Treatment
On receiving your referral we will allocate a telephone or face to face appointment based on your needs and reason for referral.
For a telephone appointment:
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- We will take a detailed history of your symptoms, this may include questions about your bladder and bowel function
- You will then be given advice and exercises to help to improve your symptoms
- Information will be emailed or sent to you in the post
For a face to face appointment:
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- Unfortunately you are unable to bring someone with you due to trust COVID guidelines
- We will take a detailed history of your symptoms; this may include questions about your bladder and bowel function
- An internal vaginal examination may be performed to assess the pelvic floor muscles
- For women with bowel problems an examination of your back passage may also be required
- A specific exercise program will be prescribed to treat your symptoms
Based on the findings of our expert assessment, other treatment options may be appropriate including:
- Muscle stimulation
- Biofeedback
- Vaginal cones
- Bladder or bowel training
- Lifestyle changes
