Pelvic Floor Centre
Everything a woman should know about her pelvic floor.
A doctor-authored knowledge hub — 15 in-depth articles on prolapse, incontinence, mesh, recovery and NHS alternatives for women considering treatment from the UK.
Dr Berra Önsoy — Pelvic Floor Health Explained
A short video from Dr Berra Önsoy on this topic will be published here. In the meantime, you can request a personal video consultation.
Conditions
Bladder prolapse (cystocele): symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
A consultant gynaecologist explains bladder prolapse: what a cystocele feels like, how it is diagnosed, and modern repair options for women in the UK.
Rectocele: when the back wall of the vagina drops
Everything a woman needs to know about rectocele: how it differs from bladder prolapse, symptoms, and how it is repaired without mesh.
Uterine prolapse: symptoms, stages and modern treatment
Uterine prolapse explained by a consultant gynaecologist: staging, uterus-sparing repair options, hysterectomy alternatives, recovery.
Treatment
Pelvic floor exercises: how to do them properly
The pelvic floor exercise guide most women are never given: correct technique, common mistakes, progression, and when exercises alone are not enough.
When should I consider surgery for pelvic floor problems?
A doctor-led guide to the decision: when conservative treatment has done all it can, and when surgical repair genuinely improves quality of life.
Recovery
Recovery after prolapse surgery: week by week
A realistic, doctor-written recovery timeline after pelvic floor surgery: pain, activity, driving, exercise, sex, and warning signs.
Sexual function after prolapse repair: what to expect
An honest, medically accurate answer to a question women often feel unable to ask: what happens to sex after pelvic floor surgery?
Can I lift my baby after pelvic floor surgery?
The practical question every new mother asks: how do you avoid lifting when you have a baby to look after? A doctor's honest plan.
Returning to work after prolapse surgery
How much time off do you actually need after pelvic floor surgery? A realistic guide by job type — office, nursing, teaching, retail, warehouse.
Access & Cost
NHS waiting times for pelvic floor and prolapse surgery
How long are UK women really waiting for pelvic floor surgery? A frank look at NHS timelines and what to do while you wait.
How much does pelvic floor surgery cost?
A transparent, comparative guide to the cost of prolapse and incontinence treatment in the UK private sector versus doctor-led care in Istanbul.
Success rates of pelvic floor and prolapse surgery
What does 'success' actually mean after prolapse surgery, and what long-term outcomes should you realistically expect?
Risks of pelvic floor surgery
A frank, doctor-written list of the real risks of pelvic floor surgery — not the marketing version.
Prefer to speak to a doctor directly?
A 30-minute video consultation with Dr Berra Önsoy covers your symptoms, examination findings from your UK clinician, imaging you already have, and a clear personalised plan — including whether surgery is appropriate for you.
Request a video consultation