Treatments for Pelvic Floor and Bladder Conditions

There is no single “best” treatment for pelvic floor or bladder problems. The right approach depends on your symptoms, how much they affect your day-to-day life, what has already been tried, and what feels right for you.

Many women improve with simple, non-surgical treatments. Others benefit from a procedure or operation. Often, treatment is stepwise, starting with the least invasive option and progressing only if needed.

My role is to help you understand your options clearly, explain the likely outcomes, and guide you towards a plan that is safe, appropriate, and tailored to you.

How Treatment is Planned

Treatment is based on a careful assessment of:

  • your symptoms
  • examination findings
  • any investigations (such as scans or bladder tests)
  • your general health and previous treatment history
  • your preferences and priorities

For some women, reassurance and conservative treatment are enough. Others benefit from surgery. Many move through treatment in stages.

A Prolapse Surgeon and Patient discussing treatments

Treatment Options

Non-surgical Treatments

Many pelvic floor and bladder problems can be improved without an operation. These treatments are often used as a first step, and in many cases are all that is needed.

They may also be used alongside other treatments to improve outcomes.

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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Pessary Treatment


Bladder Retraining and Medications

Vaginal Oestrogen


Medication for Bladder Symptoms

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Pessary Treatment

Bladder Retraining and Medications

Vaginal Oestrogen

Medication for Bladder Symptoms

Prolapse Treatment

Pelvic organ prolapse can often be managed in different ways depending on symptom severity and personal preference.

Some women prefer conservative treatment such as physiotherapy or a pessary. Others choose surgery to restore support and relieve the sensation of bulge or dragging.

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Prolapse Treatment - Overview

Non-surgical Treatment of Prolapse

Prolapse Surgery

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Urinary leakage can occur for different reasons, and treatment depends on the type of incontinence.

A careful assessment helps guide the most appropriate approach.

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Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Overactive Bladder Treatment

Mixed Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Overactive Bladder and Urinary Urgency Treatment

Symptoms such as urgency, frequency, and getting up at night can be exhausting and disruptive, but there are several effective treatment options available.

These range from conservative measures and medication through to specialist treatments if needed.

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Overactive Bladder Treatment

Bladder Botox

Neuromodulation

Choosing the Right Treatment

A good treatment plan is not just about what can be done, but what is most likely to help you.

This means balancing effectiveness, recovery, and risk, while taking into account what matters most to you.


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If you are struggling with prolapse, bladder symptoms, or incontinence, I offer specialist assessment and personalised advice on the full range of treatment options.

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