Urogynaecology

What is urogynaecology?

Urogynaecology focuses on conditions affecting the pelvic floor, bladder and bowel in women. These problems can occur for many reasons, including pregnancy and childbirth, ageing, hormonal changes or previous surgery.

Our team supports women experiencing symptoms such as prolapse, bladder leakage, bowel difficulties or pelvic discomfort. Care is tailored to each person, with a focus on understanding symptoms fully and developing treatment plans that support comfort, function and quality of life.

When you might benefit from seeing a urogynaecologist

You may benefit from seeing a urogynaecologist if pelvic floor, bladder or bowel symptoms are affecting your daily life or wellbeing.

A specialist review may be helpful if you:

• Have pelvic organ prolapse
• Experience urinary incontinence
• Have pelvic floor problems related to pregnancy or childbirth, including levator avulsion or obstetric anal sphincter injuries
• Have recurrent prolapse or urinary incontinence
• Have complications related to vaginal mesh
• Experience faecal incontinence or difficulty controlling bowel movements
• Have obstructed defecation or difficulty emptying the bowel
• Have bladder pain syndrome
• Experience recurrent urinary tract infections
• Have concerns related to female sexual dysfunction
• Have menstrual dysfunction requiring a gynaecological assessment

Urogynaecological conditions we commonly manage

• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Urinary incontinence
• Peri and postpartum pelvic floor disorders, including levator avulsion and obstetric anal sphincter injuries
• Recurrent prolapse or incontinence
• Vaginal mesh complications
• Faecal incontinence
• Obstructed defecation
• Bladder pain syndrome
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Female sexual dysfunction
• Menstrual dysfunction