Bladder weakness is a common malady affecting women of all ages, but more commonly with ageing and being postmenopausal. Referring to a weak bladder means urinary leakage occurs – this is called urinary incontinence. What causes urinary incontinence? The major…
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Often called PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, is an unfortunately common and potentially serious gynaecological disorder. Pelvic inflammatory disease is associated with an inflammatory response followed by scarring to parts of the female genital tract. In particular, permanent and irreversible damage…
Tubal Ligation (also called tubes tied)
So, your family is complete and you want to ensure there are no hiccups in the future. This means you need to consider whether you want to continue using some form of contraception or opt for a permanent solution. Many…
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are and always have been a relatively common event affecting women and men at various stages of life. The diagnosis of an STD is challenging emotionally, as well as having the actual physical issue to deal with. Words…