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The impact of Endometriosis on Pregnancy

The impacts of endometriosis on pregnancy need more discussion. We have put together a summary of how endometriosis affects women trying to get pregnant and those that become pregnant, the…

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Vaginal Varicosities / Varicose veins of the vulva

Vulva varicosities, or varicose veins of the vulva are dilated veins in the labia region. The veins can become enlarged, dilated and twisted and blood can pool in the affected…

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Pain in the coccyx / tailbone during pregnancy (coccydynia)

Coccydynia is the term used to describe pain around the tailbone. It is common for pregnant woman to experience tailbone pain due to the growing foetus pressing up against the…

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Pudendal Neuralgia (pain or numbness in the pelvis or genitals)

Pudendal Neuralgia is inflammation (or damage) to the pudendal nerve. This nerve lies deep within the pelvis, passing through the pelvic floor muscles, giving sensation and movement signals to the…

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Neck pain in pregnancy

Neck pain is common in pregnancy and often due to changes in sleep position and increased tension in the muscles surrounding the neck and head. Neck pain can also be…

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Rib Pain during pregnancy

A lot of rib pain is thought to be caused by dysfunction in the upper back (thoracic spine) and the surrounding muscles. There is evidence available which supports treatments in…

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Sciatica during pregnancy

Sciatica is an umbrella term for anything that involves the sciatic nerve. It could be inflammation around the nerve itself, it might be a compression from a disc, or a…

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Pelvic Prolapse in or after pregnancy

Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina. It can be the womb…

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Pregnancy related Pelvic Floor weakness / dysfunction

Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly tighten and relax the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles help to support the organs in your pelvis, including the bladder, rectum, and…

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Incontinence is the lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation. First line treatments for incontinence depend on individual circumstances and this needs to be discussed with a qualified healthcare…

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