Bernard T. Haylen is a urogynecologist based in Sydney. You can find the practice at Suite 904, St Vincent's Clinic, 438 Victoria Street, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia.
Urogynecology is about the health of the pelvic floor. This includes things that can happen when the muscles and tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and other pelvic organs don’t work as they should. In many cases, symptoms are noticeable in day-to-day life, like when you’re moving around, coughing, exercising, or going to the toilet.
Bernard looks after people with pelvic floor dysfunction and related problems. That can include stress urinary incontinence, where urine may leak during activities like sneezing or lifting. There are also times when people have urinary incontinence more broadly, and they need a clear plan to reduce symptoms and improve comfort.
Another big part of this work is uterine prolapse. This is when the uterus sits lower than it should, sometimes causing pressure, heaviness, or discomfort. Bernard also supports patients with retroversion of the uterus, which means the uterus tilts backward. Sometimes this can be linked with other symptoms, and the right assessment helps work out what’s going on.
Care may also come up around hysterectomy, both for people who have already had surgery and for those who are thinking about options. At times, the aim is to help manage changes after treatment, and in other cases it’s about planning what to do next so the pelvic floor is supported as well as possible.
For patients, it usually comes down to getting the basics right: listening to what’s happening, understanding how symptoms affect daily life, and making a practical pathway forward. That could include non-surgical approaches, and at times discussion about other treatment options, depending on the specific situation.
Public details on Bernard’s experience and education aren’t listed here, so it’s best to speak with the clinic if you want to know more. The same goes for any research work and clinical trials—if these are relevant to your care, the team at St Vincent's Clinic can tell you what’s available.
If you’re dealing with bladder or pelvic support issues, it can feel overwhelming. Having a focused specialist in urogynecology can make things clearer, and in many cases it leads to a steadier, more confident plan for treatment.
