Karen Crudden
What is a Pessary?
A pessary is a silcone device that is placed into the vagina to support the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus or bowel) Pessaries can be a...
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Karen Crudden
Why does my pain persist despite having endo surgery
Many ladies are under the impression if they have surgery to remove the endo their pain will all go away. In clinic I find women will...
Karen Crudden
Endometriosis and the Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor muscles are made up of two layers of muscles shaped like a bowl at the floor of the pelvis supporting the pelvic organs...
Karen Crudden
Hovering, is it all that Bad?
Let's look at what the research says Hovering above the toilet seat is like a fine art, making sure your trousers and pants are down...
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OASIS
OASIS.....Obstetric anal sphincter injuries 3rd and 4th degree tears of the perineum are know as OASIS 3rd degree tears are split into 3...
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POSTNATAL SEX
89% of women resume sexual activity within 6 months of giving birth. We require emotional and physical wellbeing for arousal and desire...
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URGENCY
Running to the toilet? sometimes don’t make it in time? Peeing more than 7 times a day? getting up more than once a night? Running water,...
Karen Crudden
Returning to exercise postnatal
Itching to get back to the gym, football, running or cross-fit? Exercise is not only physically empowering but mentally liberating and...
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Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
September is gynaecological cancer awareness month, I certainly didn't know the symptoms of these cancers until I got in the field of...
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Painful Sex?
Or unable to insert a tampon, or dread the routine smear test.....once you see the speculum your vagina shuts down a little more? You are...
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BIRTH PREP
Whole body strength That’s right ladies not only do we want you to think about your pelvic floor muscles and maintaining them, but also...
Karen Crudden
Covid-19 and its effects on bladder and bowel health
It’s looking like this virus is here for another while yet! so let’s discuss its impact on pelvic health. Covid-19 is a small spiky virus...
Karen Crudden
Prostatectomies and what you need to know pre and post op
Men are unfortunately an under served population when it comes to pelvic health, so this week I want to talk about prostate removal...
Karen Crudden
World Breastfeeding Week 2020
It's been a fantastic week informing the women of our community about all things breasts as World Breastfeeding Week is drawing to a...
Karen Crudden
Pregnancy is a time of enormous physiological change
Nausea, vomiting, peeing more frequently, enlarged uterus, increased heart rate, increased blood volume, skin changes, weight gain,...
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What is a telehealth pelvic floor consultant?
Telehealth is the use of a device (smart phone, tablet, computer) to meet with a health care professional virtually to receive diagnosis...
Karen Crudden
Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is more common than women think, 1 in 2 women who have had a vaginal birth will have a prolapse however other known...
Karen Crudden
Constipation
It’s something we don’t pay attention to unless there is a problem - but our bowel habits can play an important role in the development...
Karen Crudden
A pain in the butt….back, stomach, pelvis and pelvic floor
May is pelvic pain awareness month, so let’s take a few moments to understand what persistent pelvic pain is and what we can do about it....
Karen Crudden
Pee problems are very common pelvic health issues affecting men and women of all ages
Do you leak urine with coughing, sneezing or running, or do you have a sudden, uncontrollable desire to pee, and don’t always make it to...
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