Overview Vaginismus, classified under Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder in the DSM-5, is a complex condition characterized by involuntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles, leading to painful or impossible vaginal penetration.…
Introduction: Dyspareunia affects a significant proportion of reproductive-age and perimenopausal women. Despite its prevalence and impact on quality of life, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. As physiotherapists specializing in pelvic…
Clinical Overview Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is the descent of one or more pelvic organs—bladder (cystocele), uterus (uterine prolapse), or rectum (rectocele)—into or through the vaginal canal due to loss…
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects up to 1 in 3 women globally and is a major contributor to decreased quality of life, social withdrawal, and even depression in otherwise healthy…
Overactive Bladder (OAB): A Clinical Overview for Referring Clinicians Overview: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a symptom-based syndrome characterized by urinary urgency, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without…
