Pelvic Health

The pelvic area of a female body includes many structures including connective tissues and organs. This region supports and controls many important bodily functions including bladder, bowel, sexual function, but also overall stability and supportive movement of the body. Pelvic health is not just limited to periods and pregnancy. 

Pelvic health is affected by hormonal change throughout the lifespan eg lower estrogen on the genital tissues pre-pubertal, with during breastfeeding, and in the menopause but also by other organs and bodily functions. For example a chronic cough puts extra pressure on the pelvic floor, and straining to do a poo can cause a prolapse. When managing pelvic floor health issues all aspects of health need to be considered.