Kegel8 Pelvic Health Blog

Pelvic abscesses are fluid filled masses of inflamed tissue that can occur within the female pelvis. The abscesses are caused by bacteria...

Vaginismus is when the muscles of the pelvic floor, around the vagina, involuntarily contract when it is about to be penetrated.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common cause of pelvic pain and discomfort. It is caused by bacteria entering the urethra, which..

Vulvodynia is chronic pain felt in the skin at the opening of the vagina, the vulva that has been present for at least 3 months.

Leaking of any faecal matter is termed faecal incontinence. It is a symptom of bowel (anorectal) dysfunction, occurring as a result of a dys

IBS is quite common, affecting 10-20% of the population and twice as many women as men. Most people are diagnosed before they are 20

A leading cause of chronic pelvic pain is bad posture, contributing to 85% of chronic pelvic pain cases.

Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS), also known as pelvic venous congestion syndrome, is where the veins in the pelvis widen (dilate) allowing

Ovarian cysts are often non-cancerous (benign), cause no symptoms, & disappear without the need for treatment. This is not always the case..

Fibroids are very common, developing in 1 in every 3 women. Most women have no symptoms, but, they can cause heavy periods (menorrhagia) and

Adenomyosis affects 1 in 10 women. It can affect any female of reproductive age, as long as they have periods, and is most common in women..

The transition into menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Yet, in some cases, menopause can occur before the age of 40...

What are the Symptoms Associated with Surgical Menopause? The onset of menopausal symptoms after surgery is abrupt and often dramatic.

This is quite a common occurrence for both men and women when trying to do pelvic floor exercises (or kegel exercises, as they are also...

Tackling your post-pregnancy body is often at the top of most women's postnatal to-do lists. However, your body may not agree with the type

After childbirth, you may be thinking you need a nap, followed by an intense workout to lose the baby weight. Don't fall into this trap!

Besides being good for you and your baby, working out during pregnancy can leave you feeling more energised.

Safe Pelvic Floor Exercises During Pregnancy are essential for expectant mothers.

The pelvic floor muscles form the base of your pelvis. They act as a hammock reaching across from your coccyx (tailbone) at the back of your

A common misconception about menopause is that you should wave goodbye to satisfying sex but...