2. What Exactly Is Pelvic Floor?
⢠In women, inside the bony pelvis, the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues
and nerves that support the bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum constitutes
the pelvic floor.The muscular content act as a hammock within the pelvic bo
ne and physically supports the organs.
3. What Causes Pelvic Floor Disorders?
⢠Childbirth is one of the main causes of pelvic floor disorders. A womanâs risk
tends to increase, the more times she has given birth.
⢠Women who are overweight or obese also have a greater risk for pelvic floor
disorders. Having pelvic surgery or radiation treatments also can cause
these disorders.
⢠For example, these treatments can damage nerves and other tissues in the
pelvic floor. Other factors that can increase the risk include repeated heavy
lifting or even genes.
4. Symptoms: Pelvic Floor Disorders
⢠Urinary problems, such as an urgent need to urinate, painful urination or
incomplete emptying of their bladder
⢠Sense of heaviness / dragging sensation in the pelvis
⢠Bulge in the vagina or rectum
⢠Feeling of mass coming out of vagina
5. Symptoms: Pelvic Floor Disorders
⢠Pain or pressure in the vagina or rectum
⢠Constipation, straining or pain during bowel movements
⢠Unexplained pain in the lower back, pelvis or rectum
⢠Painful intercourse for women