Female Urethral Strictures
WHAT IS A FEMALE URETHRAL STRICTURE? Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra or external pee pipe, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body when we urinate. This issue is much more…
Painful Bladder Syndrome / Interstitial Cystitis
WHAT IS PAINFUL BLADDER SYNDROME/INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS (PBS/IC)? Painful bladder syndrome or Interstitial cystitis is defined as pain, pressure, or discomfort in the suprapubic or bladder area, which can cause urinary frequency or the abnormal urgency to urinate that has been…
Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF)
WHAT IS VESICOVAGINAL FISTULA (VVF)? A vesicovaginal fistula is an unwanted abnormal opening that develops between the bladder and the vagina. A fistula may be related to previous womb, vaginal or bladder surgery. It can also occur after infection, injuries…
Urethral Diverticulum
WHAT IS URETHRAL DIVERTICULUM? Urethral diverticulum is a rare condition where an unwanted pocket or sac forms along the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. It most often occurs in women and thought to be associated…
