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Q 1. What is pelvic organ prolapse? A. The organs within a woman’s pelvis (uterus, bladder and rectum) are normally held in place by ligaments and muscles known as the pelvic floor. If these support structures are weakened by overstretching, the pelvic organs can bulge (prolapse) from their natural position into the vagina. When this […]
Q 1. What is pelvic girdle pain (PGP)? A. The pelvic girdle is a ring of bones around your body at the base of your spine. PGP is pain in the front and/or the back of your pelvis that can also affect other areas such as the hips or thighs. It can affect the sacroiliac […]
Q 1. Who is this information for? A. This information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering from, an operation for a prolapse of your pelvic floor (when the sling of muscles that supports your bladder, bowel and vagina has slipped or descended). The type of pelvic floor repair […]
Q 1. Who is this information for? A. This information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering from, a mid-urethral sling operation for stress urinary incontinence. Q 2. What is stress urinary incontinence? A. Stress urinary incontinence is when urine leaks from your bladder when you do things that […]
Q 1. What is this procedure? A. These operations involve inserting a strip of tape made of a synthetic material (polypropylene) to form a sling that supports the urethra (pipe that leads from the bladder to the outside). This helps to stop urine from leaking out. Q 2. What alternative procedures are available? A. Other […]
Q 1. What does the procedure involve? A. Surgical closure of an abnormal communication (resulting in a urinary leak) between the vagina and the bladder or ureter. Q 2. What are the alternatives to this procedure? A. the alternatives include: Urine diversion by bladder catheter/nephrostomy Ileal conduit urinary diversion Observation Closure of the vagina (Colpocleisis) […]
Q 1. What is cystitis? A. Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder lining. It is common for the water outlet pipe (the urethra) to be affected as well. This makes the bladder and urethra very sensitive, a situation which is often made worse by acids in the urine. Q 2. What are the symptoms? […]
Q 1. What does the procedure involve? A. This procedure involves instilling a combination of drugs into the bladder to help treat painful bladder syndrome or cystitis type symptoms, such as bladder pain, urinary urgency and frequency. It works by aiming to reduce inflammation and discomfort in the bladder. It is also called Parson’s […]
Q 1. What does the procedure involve? A. This procedure involves telescopic inspection of the bladder, over distension of the bladder and possible bladder biopsy or removal of abnormal areas using heat diathermy. Q 2. What are the alternatives to this procedure? A. The alternatives include: Various medications taken orally or instilled into bladder Augmentation […]