Pelvic Floor Issues

Being a woman is not easy, along with the responsibility of looking after the family comes the responsibility of extending the family too. Childbirth is a natural phenomenon and a wonderful experience also but with it comes an array of changes in the female body which at times become hard to handle.

One such change is the change in the pelvic floor. Of course, pregnancy and childbirth are one of the leading causes of pelvic floor disorder or pelvic floor dysfunction, but there are many other causes of it too. Give it a read!

Recognising Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when the muscles supporting your bladder, uterus, and bowel weaken or lose coordination, often following childbirth, ageing, or prolonged straining. Pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms vary widely and can include leaking urine when you cough or sneeze, a heavy or dragging sensation, or discomfort during intercourse, though many women dismiss these signs as an ordinary part of life rather than something treatable. Left unaddressed, symptoms often worsen gradually rather than resolve on their own, which is why an early consultation tends to make treatment simpler.