Pelvic Floor Disorders

The pelvic floor supports the pelvic organs responsible for us being able to go to the bathroom, including the bladder and bowel. Unfortunately, around 1 in 3 women will experience pelvic floor dysfunction or a disorder that impacts her pelvic organs.

Pelvic floor disorders can be uncomfortable and embarrassing and lead to difficulties in your daily life. However, with her expertise, Dr Hassim provides thorough pelvic floor services in a welcoming environment to help women regain the function of their pelvic floor without fear of judgement.

Conditions affecting the pelvic floor

Pelvic floor disorders are characterised by weakened pelvic muscles or tears that impact the control and function of the pelvic floor organs. Dr Hassim treats various pelvic floor disorders in a sensitive and caring manner.

Urinary incontinence: Bladder control problems lead to leakage, inability to reach the bathroom in time, and the frequent feeling of needing to go to the bathroom.

Faecal incontinence: The inability to control the bowel can lead to accidental bowel movements, causing shame and discomfort.

Pelvic prolapse: Prolapse occurs when the bladder, uterus, cervix or rectum lose support and drop, leading to a bulge or protruding from the vagina.

Constipation: A symptom of loss of bowel control is the inability to have a bowel movement, or constipation, causing bloating and discomfort.

Haemorrhoids: Haemorrhoids are a common side effect of pregnancy and constipation, where straining leads to swollen veins in the rectum that are painful and bleed.

Treating pelvic floor disorders

Dr Hassim is qualified to help treat pelvic floor disorders in women or offer referrals for specialist cases. Depending on your condition, simple diet changes and home exercises can help alleviate your symptoms.

Your consultation starts with having an open discussion and performing a few assessments to understand the issues before providing you with the next steps of your treatment.