Fact Sheets

Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle and Low Back Pain Low back and pelvic girdle pain is common during pregnancy and can start

Pelvic Organ Prolapse A pelvic organ prolapse is a descent of the bladder, uterus or bowel against the vaginal walls

Dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse) Dyspareunia is the term used to describe pain during sexual activity. This includes pain during

Stress Urinary Incontinence   Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is leakage of urine due to pressure onto the bladder for example

Polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome often referred to as ‘PCOS’ is the most common endocrine disorder in women of

Faecal Incontinence Faecal or anal incontinence is the complaint of involuntary loss of faeces and wind. Causes Pelvic floor weakness

Mastitis and Blocked Milk Ducts Mastitis is described as an infection of breast tissue whereas blocked milk ducts is characterised

Overactive Bladder in Men A sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to control or defer. The sense of urgency

Post-Prostate Surgery Urinary Incontinence Urinary leakage following radical prostatectomy and other procedures due to prostate cancer and/or an enlarged prostate