Pelvic Floor Disorders Service

Do you experience these in your daily life:

• Experiencing urine leakage when you cough, laugh, or exercise?
• Having unexpected bowel accidents or difficulty controlling gas?
• Feeling a heaviness or dragging sensation in your pelvic area?
• Noticing a bulge in your vaginal or anal area?

These symptoms could indicate pelvic floor disorders, which affect many Singaporeans each year. While common, they should not be dismissed as "just part of aging" or something you have to live with.

Understanding Pelvic Floor Disorders

What are pelvic floor disorders?

The pelvic floor is a network of muscles, ligaments and tissues that support vital organs like the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. When these structures are weakened or damaged, or not functioning normally, it can lead to various conditions known as pelvic floor disorders, affecting both women and men of different ages. These conditions can include:

• Urinary incontinence
• Bowel control problems
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Chronic constipation
• Chronic pelvic pain

Various factors can contribute, including:

• Childbirth
• Natural aging
• Previous pelvic or anal surgery
• Medical conditions or congenital disorders
• Lifestyle factors

When should I seek help?

Many people feel embarrassed or assume nothing can be done. However, modern treatments have proven to effective in managing these conditions, and our experienced team at SGH's Pelvic Floor Disorder Service provides comprehensive, confidential care.

Take the First Step

At SGH's Pelvic Floor Disorder Service, the only comprehensive multidisciplinary centre of its kind in Singapore and ASEAN, our dedicated team of specialists from Urology, Colorectal Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Gastroenterology provides coordinated care in a single location. Our weekly clinic offers convenient one-stop consultations, eliminating the need for multiple appointments.

Working closely with SGH Radiology and Allied Health services, we offer Singapore's most comprehensive suite of diagnostic and treatment options for pelvic floor disorders, including:

• Video and MRI defecography
• Anorectal physiology studies
• Endoanal ultrasound
• Anorectal biofeedback
• Pelvic floor physical and myofascial therapy
• Advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments

If you feel that you or your loved one may have any of the conditions described above, contact the SGH Pelvic Floor Disorder Service (attach link to email or Appt Centre) for a professional consultation in a caring, confidential environment.

Contact Information  65 6321 4377
(for appointments only)