Pelvic Health
Welcome to our Pelvic Health glossary. Please click on a topic to find out more.
Understanding Pelvic Health
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Bladder Pain Syndrome
Read MoreAn estimated 4 to 12 million people in the United States suffer from Bladder Pain
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Chemotherapy
Read MoreWomen undergoing chemotherapy for cancer will often experience symptoms of early menopause.
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Cervix
Read MoreThe cervix is the name for the 'neck' of the womb or the opening between the body of the womb (uterus) and the vagina.
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Continence
Read MoreMillions of women suffer with urinary incontinence (bladder leakage) at some point in their lives.
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Cystocele
Read MorePelvic organ prolapse is when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina.
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Desert Harvest
Read MoreWhile Desert Harvest offers nutritional supplements and skincare to remedy a broad list of issues today, their story begins with the foundational passion to support those suffering from Interstitial Cystitis.
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Dilators
Read MoreVaginal dilators are medical devices designed to gently stretch, prevent narrowing and gradually improve the flexibility of the vaginal canal.
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Dyspareunia
Read MoreDyspareunia is the term that specifically relates to a feeling of pain during or after sexual intercourse.
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Early Menopause
Read MorePOI or early or premature menopause is used when menopause comes well before the average age of normal menopause
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Endocrine Therapy
Read MoreTreatment for oestrogen positive breast cancers may include endocrine therapy e.g. tamoxifen.
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Endometriosis
Read MoreEndometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body.
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Genital Reconstruction Surgery
Read MoreDuring this procedure, surgeons will transform the transgender person’s pelvic area to create a neo-vagina.
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Incontinence
Read MoreMillions of women suffer with urinary incontinence (bladder leakage) at some point in their lives.
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Interstitial Cystitis
Read MoreSymptoms include pelvic pain, urethral pain, urinary urgency and urinary frequency that occur over a long period of time.
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Intimate Health
Read MoreIntimate health is something that affects every woman. It can refer to any gynaecological or sexual concern
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Lichen Planus
Read MoreLichen planus is an inflammatory skin disease which commonly causes an itchy rash of small purplish bumps.
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Lichen Sclerosus
Read MoreLichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition which can affect any part of the skin
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Mullerian Agenesis
Read MoreMullerian agenesis, a rare congenital condition –also referred to as MRKH syndrome or Müllerian aplasia
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Organisations
Read MoreThere are many different organisations that can offer support for any medical concerns.
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Pelvic Floor
Read MoreThe Pelvic Floor is made up of the muscles, ligaments, nerves and tissue that sit at the base of the pelvis.
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Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Read MorePhysiotherapists who work with pregnancy, postnatal, pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction
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Painful Bladder Syndrome
Read MoreAn estimated 4 to 12 million people in the United States suffer from Bladder Pain Syndrome
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Pelvic Radiation Therapy
Read MoreA woman’s sex life and vaginal health may be adversely affected by cancer radiation therapy to the pelvic area.
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POI (Primary Ovarian Insufficiency)
Read MorePOI or early or premature menopause is used when menopause comes well before the average age of normal menopause
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Prolapse
Read MorePelvic organ prolapse is when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina
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Rectocele
Read MorePelvic organ prolapse is when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina
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Smear Test
Read MoreA Smear Test refers to cervical screening, a test that checks the health of your cervix.
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Soul Source vaginal Dilators
Read MoreDilators come in various sizes and materials, such as silicone or plastic, and are typically shaped like cylinders or tapered cones.
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Sjögren’s Syndrome
Read MoreSjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune affecting nearly 1% of women in the UK, 90% of which are women.
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Vaginal Dryness
Read MoreNatural lubrication produced by glands at the neck of the womb (the cervix)
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Vaginal Stenosis
Read MoreVaginal stenosis is the narrowing or loss of flexibility of the vagina and it occurs as a side effect of radiotherapy or genital surgery.
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Vaginismus
Read MoreVaginismusis the involuntary spasm of a woman’s pelvic floor muscles which surround the vagina.
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Vestibulodynia
Read MoreVestibulodynia describes a condition of hypersensitivity to touch on the vestibule (entrance of the vagina).
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Vulvodynia
Read MoreVulvodynia describes a condition of vulval pain and or soreness in the absence of any skin condition.
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