Pelvic organ prolapse, a type of pelvic floor disorder, affects almost 3% of U.S. women. Some women have more than one pelvic floor disorder. The "pelvic floor" is a group of muscles that form a kind ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

Pelvic floor problems can occur in many forms for both men and women. Fecal or urinary leakage and pelvic pain—are all common pelvic floor problems. The pelvic floor encompasses the muscles, ligaments ...

You can do Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor. Strengthening your abdominal and hip muscles can also improve your pelvic floor strength. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms like ...