Osteoarthritis
In the early stages of osteoarthritis, the joint usually only hurts when you put strain on it. The pain can get worse over time, affecting your everyday life. These typical symptoms are caused by wear-and-tear of the joint. Read about the causes, risk factors, course of the disease, and treatment options.
Pelvic organ prolapse
For various reasons, the connective tissue in women’s pelvic floor may become weaker. As a result the womb, vagina, bladder or the last part of the bowel may slip down (prolapse). The treatment options are pelvic floor exercises, vaginal pessaries and (in some cases) surgery.