There are many women who suffer from pelvic floor complaints, fortunately there are good treatments for this. Women's Healthcare Center can help you with your pelvic floor complaints.
The pelvic floor is the bottom of the pelvis and consists of strong muscles and connective tissue. The pelvic floor ensures that the organs at the bottom of the abdomen remain in place. In addition, the muscles of the pelvic floor help to hold back urine and feces and it plays a role in sex and childbirth.
If the pelvic floor muscles no longer function properly, various complaints can arise. For example, the uterus, bladder and rectum can descend (prolapse). In addition, problems can arise with urination and defecation.
Common pelvic floor complaints
Women who suffer from pelvic floor problems experience the following complaints:
- You have to urinate a lot and have difficulty holding your urine;
- You often get a bladder infection;
- Pain during sex;
- Problems with bowel movements and cannot hold stool;
- The feeling that something is coming out of the vagina.
How do pelvic floor complaints arise?
Pelvic floor complaints mainly occur in women who have given birth. It is possible that pregnancy and childbirth have stretched and damaged the supporting tissue in the pelvic floor. Many women do not notice the prolapse at first, but only at a later age. This has to do with the slackening of the muscles. In addition, it is possible that pelvic floor complaints arise from intensive strain on the body, being overweight, smoking or weak muscles. In addition, some women have a hereditary predisposition or suffer from constipation, which means they have had to push a lot.
Treatment of pelvic floor complaints
Depending on the complaints and the type of prolapse the woman is suffering from, a suitable treatment is sought to remedy the pelvic floor complaints. The specialists at WHC Amsterdam look for a suitable solution for your pelvic floor complaints. This can include therapy, where you train the muscles with various exercises. Treatment with hormone ointment or tablets to strengthen supporting tissue and muscles. In addition, a pessary can help or the complaints are surgically remedied.
What can we do for you?
Women's Healthcare Center provides expert care and support for women. Our team of specialisten will do everything they can to help you get the right diagnosis and find the best treatment options.
