Pelvic Health for Brown Girls - Dr. Alene's Blog
Dr. Aldene’s Care Philosophy
Having done surgical missions in Guatemala, the Philippines, and Uganda, she recognizes the universal impact pelvic floor disorders have on women’s quality of life. Dr. Zeno uses evidence-based medicine to help patients choose treatments that help them thrive through womanhood. She supports multi-disciplinary collaboration with medical colleagues, pelvic floor physiotherapy, acupuncture, and non-medical healers in order to optimize patient outcomes. Prior to joining the OB/Gyn and Incontinence Center at Glendale Adventist, she was a faculty physician at the University of Southern California. She is a native English speaker with advanced Spanish proficiency from her previous role as a medical Spanish translator.
Pelvic Floor Issues
Percentage of U.S. women who live with bladder leaks, accidental bowel leak, or vaginal hernias (prolapse)
Advanced Care
Less than 1 in 10 women receive advanced care for bladder leak despite most covered by insurance
Prolapse Problems
Percentage of women who undergo surgery for prolapse
Incontinence is Common
1 in 3 women 60 and older suffer with bladder leaks