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Have you ever lost control over your bladder when you laughed, coughed or sneezed? I think we are all guilty of this at some point in our lives. Urinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, can sometimes be an embarrassing topic to discuss however it is very common. We are here to inform you…
For many women, menopause may be accompanied by a number of physical changes or symptoms. A decline in circulating estrogen, combined with the ageing process, puts women at risk of pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic health related perimenopause and post-menopause symptoms involve bowel, bladder, and sexual function. Anatomy of aging The pelvic floor is a muscular…
No-shave November (Movember) started in Australia as a way to raise awareness for men’s health on a global scale, specifically for prostate and testicular cancers and mental health. PROSTATE CANCER All men are at risk for prostate cancer and it is the second most common cancer in men. 13 out of every 100 American male…
If you’re experiencing hip pain, a pelvic floor specialist may be able to help. You might be thinking, “What does my hip have to do with my pelvic floor?” First of all, the pelvic floor is directly connected to the muscles of the hip. The obturator internus (OI), one of six hip rotator muscles, attaches…
Rectocele is a type of prolapse that involves a bulging of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina. Patients with rectocele may present with a variety of symptoms. The often report defecatory problems, such as obstructed or incomplete defecation, needing to splint to evacuate the rectum or fecal incontinence. Many also report pain…