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Making sense of pelvic pain

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20 Jun 2022... This resource contains information about persistent pelvic pain and the benefits of treatment.

Pelvic floor muscle training

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01 May 2023... Information for patients and families about pelvic floor muscles and how to exercise them.

Endometriosis (Healthy Horizons)

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14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about endometriosis. What is endometriosis? What causes endometriosis? What are the signs of endometriosis?

Chlamydia

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01 Oct 2020... Chlamydia is a very common bacterial STI which can be passed on during sex without a condom or other barrier method. This fact sheet explains what Chlamydia is, how you can get it, its symptoms, how it is tested and treated, how you can protect yourself and where you can get help.

Maintaining good bowel function

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01 Apr 2021... Normal bowel function is important for avoiding unnecessary strain on the pelvic floor muscles, which can result in other bowel and bladder symptoms. It is important to avoid constipation.

Understanding pain: brainman chooses (video)

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10 Oct 2014... This video describes how to assess pain and make treatment decisions.

One in three women who ever had a baby wet themselves

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02 Jun 2023... Women who have ever had a baby are nearly three times more likely to leak urine and wet themselves, than women who have not had a baby. The more babies you have, the more chance there is that you will leak urine and wet yourself.

Pelvic floor muscle training for men

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17 Mar 2020... The floor of the pelvis is made up of layers of muscle and other tissues. These layers stretch like a hammock from the tailbone at the back, to the pubic bone in front.