NAFC Medical Advisory Board
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
Receive custom tools to help you manage your condition and get the latest in bladder and bowel health from NAFC!
Medical Advisory Board
The National Association for Continence (NAFC) is committed to providing reliable, up-to-date information on bladder and bowel health. Our Medical Advisory Board is composed of leading experts in urology, urogynecology, gastroenterology, and pelvic health who review our content to ensure accuracy and medical integrity. Their expertise helps us deliver trustworthy resources that empower patients and caregivers with the knowledge they need to manage incontinence and other pelvic health conditions. Meet the distinguished professionals dedicated to advancing continence care and improving lives.
Autumn Edenfield, MD
She is an active member in the International Urogynecological Association, American Urogynecologic Society and the International Continence Society. Dr. Edenfield serves on several writing groups and committees within these organizations and is also a member of the editorial board of the International Urogynecology Journal.
Dr. Edenfield’s research interests include surgical outcomes, the natural history of pelvic organ prolapse and quality improvement in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. She has authored nearly 30 peer-reviewed publications and presented her research at national and international meetings. Dr. Edenfield serves as the director of resident research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at MUSC, overseeing a wide variety of research projects for 24 resident physicians. She is also an active educator and mentor for medical students and OB/Gyn residents at MUSC and is the course director for the Urogynecology medical student rotation. Dr. Edenfield maintains a busy clinical and surgical practice, and her clinical interests include overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Lara MacLachlan, MD
She is a member of the American Urological Association (AUA), Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), and Society of Academic Urologists. Dr. MacLachlan has served on many committees within these organizations as well as a peer reviewer for AUA Guidelines on male incontinence, overactive bladder, and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction.
She completed her undergraduate studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Urology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Urogynecology and Female Urology at Medical University of South Carolina.
Related Articles
Feeling comfortable talking to your doctor about bowel incontinence
owel incontinence is a condition that may be more life limiting than almost any other form of incontinence, but to most of us, it’s so embarrassing that we’d rather suffer than discuss it with a doctor. Today’s guest is Dr. Cary Fishburne, a double-board-certified urogynecologist and specialist in female pelvic health, and he’s here to reassure us that there’s truly no reason to stay silent.
Can Probiotics Help IBS symptoms?
Many people turn to diet and nutrition changes to help alleviate symptoms of IBS. Could probiotics play a role in this strategy? Learn more.
Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body
Christopher Damman, University of Washington Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over
8 Most Common Questions About Fistulas – Answered!
If you’ve been diagnosed with a fistula, you may have some questions about what it is, why you have it, and what can be done.
