Specialist assessment and treatment of pelvic floor problems, including prolapse, stress incontinence and overactive bladder.
Urogynaecology is the subspecialty of gynaecology that focuses on disorders of the female pelvic floor, including pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. These conditions are common, often under-reported and very treatable.
Symptoms can include a feeling of something coming down in the vagina, leaking urine with coughing, sneezing or exercise (stress incontinence), a sudden urgent need to pass urine (urgency incontinence), frequent night-time waking to pass urine and difficulty fully emptying the bladder.
Management is highly individualised and may include pelvic floor physiotherapy, lifestyle changes, vaginal pessaries, medication for overactive bladder or surgical repair, in line with NICE guidance.
Pelvic floor problems are extremely common and there is almost always an effective, dignified treatment available; you do not need to put up with symptoms.
A snapshot of the most common reasons women see a urogynaecologist.
Bladder, womb, vault and bowel prolapse, including pessary fitting and surgical repair.
Leakage of urine on coughing, laughing or exercise, with options from physiotherapy to surgery.
Urgency, frequency and urgency incontinence, including bladder training and medication.
Dryness, soreness and recurrent urinary symptoms after the menopause, including vaginal oestrogen and MonaLisa Touch laser.
Urogynaecology is one of Mr Connell's main specialist interests. He has over 20 years' consultant experience in managing complex pelvic floor problems, including vaginal prolapse and reconstruction surgery and bladder incontinence.
He offers a range of solutions from non-surgical pessary fittings to advanced reconstructive surgery such as Sacrospinous Fixation (SSF), and established the first MonaLisa Touch laser vaginal rejuvenation clinic at Benenden Hospital for vulvovaginal atrophy.
Long-established practice in complex prolapse repair, including vault prolapse after hysterectomy.
Pessary fittings, physiotherapy referral and medication discussed before any surgical option.
Recent five-star reviews from patients seen by Mr Connell, sourced from his verified iWantGreatCare profile.
"I first met Mr Connell Dec 2024 after being diagnosed with a prolapse. I found him very informative and he guided me to the best approach to surgery requirements with no pressure to rush into it without thought. I made the decision 12 months later to go ahead with surgery in January 2026. Surgery was carried out March 2026 and Mr Connell was very supportive and understood my concerns. I found him approachable and very straight with the facts."
"Mr Connell's very relaxed yet professional approach works very well for me in calming my anxiety. His knowledge and experience are evident and this is incredibly reassuring. Mr Connell has a very empathetic approach. This is very comforting as it's clear he knows and understands what you may be going through."
Book a consultation with Mr Connell to discuss your symptoms and explore a personalised treatment plan.