Valley is aware of the nationwide supply disruption of IV fluid solution due to Hurricane Helene, and wants to reassure the community that steps have been taken to ensure the situation will have no negative impact on our patients and the community.
The pelvic floor is a term used to describe the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that provide support for a woman’s internal organs. These include the bowel, bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum.
Not only does the pelvic floor prevent these organs from falling down or out, it also plays an important role in making the organs function properly. Weakness of the pelvic floor can lead to a variety of conditions, including urinary incontinence and overactive bladder.
Pelvic floor weakness is a common problem: It is estimated that 11 percent of women by age 70 will undergo reconstructive pelvic surgery. Despite being a common condition, women often don’t feel comfortable talking about pelvic floor disorders.
Women with weakness of the pelvic muscles or tears in the connective tissue may begin to have problems controlling their bladder and bowels.
They often describe the following symptoms:
It is possible to experience more than one of these signs and symptoms of pelvic floor disorders.