The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, uterus, and bowel. Strong pelvic floor muscles help control urine, support pelvic organs, and improve comfort and quality of life.
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The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, uterus, and bowel. Tighten as if stopping urine and gas, hold 5 seconds, relax 5 seconds, repeat 8–10 times, do 3 times daily for 3–6 months.
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Conditions Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It is common and treatable, affecting up to 1 in 3 women at some stage of life.
Prevention FeaturedThe pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, uterus, and bowel. Tighten as if stopping urine and gas, hold 5 seconds, relax 5 seconds, repeat 8–10 times, do 3 times daily for 3–6 months.
Conditions Infection or bleeding (not common), urinary tract infection, temporary discomfort during sexual intercourse, rarely urine leakage after surgery.
Recovery Normal to have mild pain, light bleeding, or discharge for a few weeks. Hospital stay is usually 1–2 days. Resume daily activities gradually.
Treatments What is the procedure? Supports and strengthens the front wall of the vagina to hold the bladder in place. Why needed? Bulge/pressure, discomfort, difficulty emptying bladder, frequent/urgent urination. Performed through the vagina with dissolving stitches.
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