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New technologies for overactive bladder treatment. By Mohammed Belal, Consultant Urologist, Birmingham Prostate Clinic

Articles, Consultants' blog, News March 7th, 2019

The overactive bladder is a very common problem, affecting an estimated one in eight adults in the UK, particularly during later age. If we think of the bladder as effectively a bag of muscle, an overactive bladder occurs when those muscles contract suddenly without control, even when the bladder is not full. Urge incontinence is […]

Don’t put off getting help for incontinence. There is a wide range of good, effective treatments

Articles, Patient Information February 13th, 2017

By Jessica Burton, BPC advanced nurse specialist in incontinence Like many women of my age, I’ve recently taken up running. I was very interested to hear a comment made by a running friend who had taken part in a half marathon. She described a group of female runners chatting at the starting line, how one […]

Advice for women considering vaginal slings and our position on concerns about TVT mesh implants

Consultants' blog, Patient Information February 3rd, 2017

By Mohammed Belal, consultant urologist specialising in bladder conditions, BPC The use of vaginal slings is a long-established approach for treating stress incontinence in women. The principle is simple: the sling is fitted like a ‘hammock’ under the urethra to provide support. When there is pressure, such as during a cough, sneeze or exercise, the […]

What I have learnt from my experience of the UroLift procedure

Consultants' blog November 13th, 2015

By Maya Harris, consultant urologist, Birmingham Prostate Clinic I first came across this new procedure in America four years ago, whilst attending a meeting of the American Urological Association. I was surprised by the simplicity and elegance of the idea that rather than removing the prostate tissue, it could be retracted to open the passage […]

The BPC response to the ban on synthetic (TVT) based slings and vaginal meshes in Scotland

Consultants' blog, Patient Information June 25th, 2014

For some time, there have been very serious concerns about whether vaginal slings and meshes constructed from synthetic material are safe. This week there was a significant and unexpected new development when the Scottish Health Minister issued a ban on all synthetic sling and vaginal mesh procedures while further investigations were carried out. Although the […]

What I should expect after a prostatectomy – Recovery

Patient Information January 2nd, 2014

Patients often ask what should they expect after a prostatectomy – how long will recovery take and how long should they wait before undertaking certain activities. This guide has been written by Birmingham Prostate Clinic to help answer common questions and concerns. It is important to emphasise that every patient is different and your recovery […]

Why pelvic floor exercises benefit men as well as women

Consultants' blog December 3rd, 2013

The benefits of pelvic floor exercises for women, particularly after childbirth, are well established. However these simple exercises are also very valuable for men following prostatectomy (the removal of the prostate due to a diagnosis of cancer). During the first few weeks after a prostatectomy, almost all patients experience some urinary incontinence. This is because […]

BPC welcomes new bladder specialist Mohammed Belal

News November 12th, 2013

A leading specialist in bladder pain and incontinence has joined BPC, bringing the total number consultants at the clinic to five. Mohammed Belal provides a new service for the clinic, with expertise in both stress and urge incontinence and working with both female and male patients. He teaches and trains nationally and internationally and receives […]