Your Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is the group of muscles, ligaments and tissues supporting the main organs of the lower abdomen (bladder, uterus, intestine) and provides passage through to the exterior of the body (urethra, vagina and rectum). One of the functions of the pelvic floor is to support the bladder to control urine flow. The musculature of your pelvic floor must be healthy to allow for normal functioning of your abdominal organs. Therefore, it is important for a woman to exercise her pelvic floor muscles throughout her life, whether she is preparing for pregnancy, is treating urinary stress incontinence, or is trying to prevent unpleasant urine leakage from happening when she enters menopause.
All you Need to Know about Your Pelvic Floor
- Understanding the Anatomy and Functions of the Pelvic Floor
- Impact of Pregnancy on Pelvic Floor Integrity
- Pelvic Floor Integrity during Childbirth
- Pelvic Modifications in Women Entering Menopause
- Impact of Gynaecological Surgery on the Pelvic Floor
- Preventing Pelvic Floor Disorders
Last Update: April 28, 2011
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