What is bladder pain syndrome?Bladder pain syndrome is a condition characterised by pain in the bladder, especially before passing urine, usually in association with frequency and/or urgency of micturition. It is not uncommon to have other types of pain as well, such as pelvic pain and painful intercourse. The condition can cause considerable distress to patients and affect their quality …
Read moreTension free vaginal tape (TVT) sling
9th February 2021What is the tension free vaginal tape (TVT) sling?The tension free vaginal tape (TVT) sling involves placing a tape of mesh underneath the urethra. This tape acts like a hammock to support the urethra. The use of the tension free vaginal tape (TVT) sling for stress incontinence was paused in 2017, due to safety concerns about mesh and tapes. A …
Read moreGoing home with a catheter after a prolapse or incontinence operation
19th November 2020General information.Many patients are not able to pass urine after a prolapse or continence operation. The nurses will teach you how to manage a catheter. This leaflet provides information about the care of your catheter at home. What is a catheter?A catheter is a small flexible tube that drains urine from your bladder. It is held in the bladder by …
Read moreGoing home with a catheter after operative birth (Caesarean section and instrumental vaginal delivery)
19th November 2020Who is this leaflet for?Many patients are not able to pass urine after delivery of their baby. The midwives will teach you how to manage a catheter. This leaflet provides information about care of your catheter at home after caesarean section and instrumental vaginal delivery. What is a catheter?A catheter is a small flexible tube that drains urine from your …
Read moreCystoscopy
14th March 2018What is cystoscopy?This is an operation carried out to examine the inside of your bladder (water works) and urethra (pipe that takes urine out). The operation is carried out using an endoscope (camera) that goes inside the bladder and urethra (pipe that takes urine out). Why do I need a cystoscopy?This operation is needed in a number of conditions; When …
Read moreRecurrent urinary tract infection
13th March 2018What is urinary tract infection?Urinary tract infection is an infection at some location alongside the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidney, the ureter and the bladder. What causes urinary tract infection?Women are at risk of urinary tract infection, because of the short urethra, in comparison to men. Sexual activity, pregnancy and delivery, the menopause (change) and diabetes mellitus …
Read moreYour visit to the Outpatient Cystoscopy Clinic
7th April 2017You have been offered an appointment at the Outpatient Cystoscopy Clinic. This leaflet explains to you: What this clinic is. How to prepare for this clinic. What to expect during this clinic. What is the Outpatient Cystoscopy Clinic?The Outpatient Cystoscopy Clinic is a clinic where cystoscopy can be carried out without you having to be admitted to hospital or have …
Read moreYour visit to the urogynaecology clinic
21st October 2016What is this leaflet about?You have been referred to the urogynaecology clinic. This information leaflet explains; What the urogynaecology clinic is. How to prepare for this clinic visit. What to expect during the consultation. What is the urogynaecology clinic?The urogynaecology clinic is a specialised clinic that deals with problems of lower part of the urinary tract (waterworks) and the genital …
Read moreYour visit to the perineal clinic
21st October 2016What is this information about?You have been referred to the Perineal Trauma Clinic. This page explains: What the Perineal Trauma Clinic is. How to prepare for this visit. What to expect during the consultation. What is the Perineal Trauma Clinic?The Perineal Trauma Clinic is a specialised clinic that looks after mothers who sustain a tear to the anal sphincter (the …
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