Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) describes long-term pain in the pelvic area, which is below the abdomen and between the hip bones. It is more common in females but can also affect males. CPPS is a ...
Miranda Staloch was well aware of the strain on the body that accompanies labor and delivery, as well as the pain. She knew of nightmare complications after birth, like tearing and incontinence. She ...
Many men suffer from pelvic floor disorders without knowing it. These issues can lead to pain, urinary problems, and sexual ...
This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Your pelvic floor is kinda like plumbing: you never really think about it unless there’s something wrong. Although we don’t pay much attention to our ...
Sealed Lips is Mashable’s series on pelvic pain, an experience rarely discussed but shockingly common. The information contained in this article is not a substitute for, or alternative to information ...
In addition to acting as a support system, the pelvic floor helps with functions like urinating, defecating, childbirth, and ...
The term ‘prostatitis’ is used to describe several conditions, including well-defined acute and chronic bacterial infections, poorly defined chronic pelvic pain syndrome and asymptomatic inflammation ...
Apart from in pregnancy, the pelvic floor is barely talked about at all – certainly not in elite sport. But it should be ...
Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Regularly doing them improves bladder control and ...
Maybe. Here’s what to know. By Emma Pattee This story was originally published on Feb. 24, 2020 in NYT Parenting. Before having a baby, I spent approximately 10 seconds of my life considering my ...