why the pelvic floor centre
The Pelvic Floor Center (PFC) at NUH provides a unique multi-disciplinary approach to pelvic floor care.

Traditionally, the treatment of pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence has been segmented into different specialties. However, the advancement in this field is to treat the pelvic floor as an interdisciplinary whole rather then separate segment.

By bringing together expertise in colorectal surgery, gynaecology, urology, and physiotherapy, the PFC aims to offer the most comprehensive and holistic approach to the restoration of function for both women and men with pelvic floor disorders to enhance quality of life.


events
Theme: Abnormalities of Pelvic Floor Function
Type: GP/ nursing forum
Date & Time: 30 Aug 2008 Saturday, 2 - 4pm
Location: NUH Kent Ridge Wing Level 3 Auditorium

Includes talks on:

· Pelvic organ prolapse and its contemporary management
         Dr. James Lee (A/ Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist)

· Colorectal problems in pelvic floor dysfunction
         Dr. Jennifer Liauw (Consultant Colorectal surgeon)

· Taming the overactive bladder
         Dr. Siow Woei Yun (Consultant Urologist)

· Current Advances in Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
         Ms. Li Mingjuan (Emmanuel Physiotherapy)

Download complete PDF program here. For enquiries please call Karin at 67722535.


did you know?
  • More than 50% of women older than 55 years old suffer one or more pelvic floor disorders.
  • 1 in 9 women will undergo surgery for a pelvic floor disorder.
  • Women with pelvic floor disorders under-report their condition due to embarrassment.
  • 30% women suffer sphincter muscle damage at vaginal child-birth.
  • 30% women with urinary incontinence, and 20% with pelvic organ prolapse, suffer loss of bowel control
common symptoms
You are likely to suffer from pelvic floor disorder if you answer “yes” to any one of the following questions.
  • Have you ever leaked urine?
  • Do you feel go to the bathroom more than 8 times a day?
  • Do you feel sudden strong urgency to use the bathroom, at times not having enough time to actually get to a toilet?
  • Do you have difficulty passing urine?
  • Do you have difficulty in moving or controlling your bowel?
  • Do you experience pain and discomofort in sexual intercourse?
If you are suffering from any of the symptoms above do contact us.

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