March 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day that celebrates transgender and gender diverse individuals while also raising awareness about the barriers many still face in accessing safe and respectful healthcare. Visibility is not only about recognition; it is also about improving understanding, education,...
If you feel like you’re always planning your day around the nearest toilet, you are not alone. Overactive bladder (OAB) affects both women and men and can significantly impact confidence, work, social activities, and sleep. Yet many people assume it’s just “part of getting older”...
Demystifying Recovery from Robotic Prostate Surgery: Insights from a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Facing robotic prostate surgery raises understandable concerns about potential challenges like incontinence and erectile dysfunction. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist, I’m here to debunk common myths, present the latest evidence, and underscore the critical...
Prostatectomy, the surgical removal of the prostate gland, is a critical treatment for prostate cancer. However, it often brings significant side effects that can profoundly impact both physical and mental health. Post-surgery depression, erectile dysfunction (ED), and urinary incontinence are common hurdles that many men...