Pelvic Floor Disorders

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Causes and Risk Factors

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What is - Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic Floor Disorders Singapore General Hospital

Pelvic floor disorders are a group of conditions that affect both men and women, and can involve more than one pelvic organ. This can lead to problems ranging from leakage of urine or faeces, to difficulty passing urine or stools.

Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Disorders

Soiling of underwear with stools while sleeping or before reaching the toilet
Leakage of urine when laughing, coughing or sneezing
A feeling of dragging or heaviness in the pelvic area

Pelvic Floor Disorders - Causes and Risk Factors

Childbirth
Previous surgery around the anal region
Neurological diseases
Trauma to the anal region
Congenital disorders
Pelvic organ prolapse
Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome

Diagnosis of Pelvic Floor Disorders

As multiple pelvic organs can be affected at any one time, a multidisciplinary approach is essential to assess and treat patients in order to provide the best outcomes.

Treatment for Pelvic Floor Disorders

Established in 2008, the SGH Pelvic Floor Disorder Service is a seamless, multidisciplinary service that aims to provide holistic and integrated care by experts in the fields of Colorectal Surgery, Urology and Obstretrics & Gynaecology.

We offer:

Comprehensive investigations conducted in a state-of-the-art pelvic floor laboratory and urology centre
Individualised behavioural training and counseling
Wide range of standard treatment and cutting-edge surgical options
One-stop multidisciplinary management and treatment planning for complex pelvic floor disorders