If you need Pelvic Floor Repair Surgery, waiting for diagnosis and treatment can be stressful. This guide explains the conditions that commonly lead to it and how private medical insurance can help you get seen and treated sooner.
What conditions lead to Pelvic Floor Repair Surgery?
Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Stress Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when weakened pelvic floor muscles allow the uterus, bladder, or rectum to descend into or outside the vagina. It is caused by childbirth, menopause, and chronic straining. Symptoms include a dragging pelvic sensation, difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel, and stress urinary incontinence – leaking urine on coughing, sneezing, or exercising. Surgical repair restores anatomy and eliminates symptoms.
How private health insurance can help with Pelvic Floor Repair Surgery
Insurance covers urogynaecological consultation, urodynamics testing, laparoscopic or open repair surgery, hospital stay, and pelvic floor physiotherapy – restoring confidence and continence without a year-long NHS wait.
Depending on your policy, cover can include:
- Faster access to a specialist consultant
- Diagnostic scans such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray
- A choice of consultant and private hospital from your insurer's list
- Surgery, hospital stay and, where included, post-treatment physiotherapy or rehabilitation
Cover, limits and exclusions vary between insurers and plans. Most policies don't cover pre-existing or chronic conditions, and you'll usually need a GP referral before claiming. Always check what your policy covers before starting treatment.
How it works
- Get a quote – tell us about yourself and what you want covered, using the form on this page.
- Compare policies – an adviser compares plans from leading UK insurers and recommends suitable options.
- Get covered – choose your plan and start cover once your insurer confirms it. Claims are then made through your insurer.
Want to know more? Read our guides to individual health insurance and family health insurance.
