Painful bladder syndrome (PBS) is a long-term, painful condition of the bladder, the exact cause of which is unknown, although there are many theories. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a subtype of painful bladder syndrome where specific inflammatory changes in the bladder are present at cystoscopy (a telescope examination of the bladder). The exact cause of … Read more
A prolapse occurs in a woman when one of the pelvic organs (ie the bladder, uterus, rectum or intestines) loses its supports and “falls” down into the vagina. A prolapse is a form of hernia into the vagina. What can prolapse? Prolapse is due to a weakness in the usual supporting tissues and muscles of … Read more
How common are UTIs? Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are very common in women, and it is estimated that cystitis (bladder infection) will affect at least 30% of women at some time in their life. Untreated urine infections can cause septicaemia (bacteria into the blood), but most of the time they are localized to the bladder … Read more