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dr chin yong urogynaecologist and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Surgeon

Dr Chin Yong
MBChB FRANZCOG CU

Dr Chin Yong

Dr Yong is a Certified Urogynaecologist and Female Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Surgeon who practices in both private and public hospitals in Melbourne.

He aims to raise awareness around pelvic floor issues and develop individualised treatment plans for his patients to improve their quality of life. He employs holistic patient care and frequently collaborates with a multidisciplinary team consisting of pelvic floor physiotherapists and specialist continence nurses, focusing on conservative management of pelvic floor disorders. Dr Yong has a special interest in minimal access surgery and offers various advanced laparoscopic or robotic pelvic floor reconstruction options to his patients.

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Effect of Pregnancy on Pelvic Floor Function Podcast
Effect of Pregnancy on Pelvic Floor Function Podcast

Pregnancy and childbirth are the most common predisposing factors to pelvic floor issues. This podcast discuss the impact of pregnancy on pelvic floor disorders with risk minimisation strategies.

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Menopause and pelvic floor health
Menopause and pelvic floor health

Pregnancy and childbirth are the most common predisposing factors to pelvic floor issues. When women undergo menopause, the change in oestrogen level and weakening of the pelvic floor structures can aggravate the pre-exisitng pelvic floor symptoms.

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Debunking common pelvic floor myths
Debunking common pelvic floor myths

"Bladder leakage or pelvic organ prolapse is normal after having children" - While this may be common and true but not necessarily normal. In most cases, early conservative measures with lifestyle modifications and combination of PFM training may control your pelvic floor symptoms. If your symptoms failed to improve with these managements, a specialist appointment with a urogynecologist is recommended to discuss further management options

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Pelvic mesh update
Pelvic mesh update

Pelvic mesh update - Our clinic offers mesh-free surgery options for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Dr Chin Yong will be able to provide more specific advice and the appropriateness of each option for you before deciding for surgery.

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