Pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel and the uterus. They prevent incontinence of bladder and bowel, prolapse and are also important in sexual function. The pelvic floor can be weakened by pregnancy, childbirth, cancer treatment, obesity and the straining of chronic constipation.
Pelvic floor dysfunction means the abnormal contraction of the pelvic muscles. The person is not able to correctly contract or relax the pelvic floor muscles. This can lead, on the one hand, to organ prolapse, urinary and stool incontinence, loss of urine when you do physical exercise.
On the other hand, an overly flexed pelvic floor can cause constant pelvic pain, difficulties or inability of penetration, urination and defecation and lower back pain.
Treatment consists of physical therapy, strengthening or stretching the muscles, medication, and occasionally surgery.
Do not be ashamed if you have this kind of problem. Ask for help!