Sex and POP
My clients often have many questions regarding sex and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). “Can my partner feel my prolapse? Will sex make my prolapse worse? Is sex painful with a…
Stress Urinary Incontinence
What is it? Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as urinary leakage that occurs with sudden pressure on the urethra/bladder from movement or activity such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, standing…
Using Accommodators Prior to Pessary Use
Purpose Accommodators are sometimes used to help “stretch” vaginal tissue in order that the insertion/removal of a pessary becomes more tolerable. Common Conditions Accommodators are useful in situations where the…
Tips for Combating Constipation
If you experience constipation, take an honest look at your water and fibre intake, as well as your activity level. Those are great places to start in order to begin…
Constipation
Constipation is a topic that cannot be ignored when discussing pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Chronic straining due to difficulty passing large or hard stool is believed to be a cause…