An anal fissure or Fissure-in-ano is a tear or cut in the skin of the anal canal. The condition affects men and women equally and can occur at any age ( infants too ). Anal fissures are commonly found in the back part of your anus, in line with the cleft of your buttock.A fissure which is present for less than 6 weeks is called an Acute fissure. That which is more than 6 weeks old is called a Chronic fissure. The Chronic fissure is usually hard to feel and may have a skin tag like growth called Sentinel Pile.

Pelvic organ prolapse ( POP ) is the abnormal descent or dropping down of one or more of the pelvic organs from their normal position, causing them to bulge into the vagina. These pelvic organs include the urinary bladder, urethra, uterus, small bowel and rectum.

Obstetric Fistula is a debilitating condition that can occur in women as a complication of prolonged and obstructed childbirth ( vaginal delivery ). An Obstetric Fistula is basically an abnormal opening or passageway that forms between the vagina and nearby organ. It is a childbirth injury that has been largely neglected, despite the devastating impact it has on the affected women. It is commonly seen in poor young women, especially in the developing countries with underdeveloped medical facilities