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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is when you are not able to coordinate your pelvic floor muscles, resulting in problems with urination, bowel movements
and having sex.

1 in 4

women in the U.S. are impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction;
for men, about 1 in 8.

40%

of women age 60-79 have pelvic floor dysfunction

About

50%

of women over 80 have
pelvic floor dysfunction

Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction may include:

Trouble urinating or having bowel movements

Leakage of urine or stool

Constipation

Lower back pain

Painful sexual intercourse

3 main areas of
pelvic floor dysfunction:

Urinary Incontinence

Fecal Incontinence

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

While exact causes are not known, the 3 most common causes in women are:

Pregnancy & Childbirth

Aging

Obesity

Women are diagnosed with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction more often than men.

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