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Pelvic floor issues can significantly impact quality of life, but strengthening exercises like Kegels, squats, and core workouts can help prevent and alleviate problems for both men and women, especially with age or post-surgery. Regular strength training targeting the pelvic, gluteal, and abdominal muscles is recommended for overall pelvic health.
Men often overlook pelvic floor health, which can lead to issues like incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and pain. Causes include tightness from stress or injury, or laxity from surgery. Treatment involves physical therapy, exercises, and lifestyle changes. Awareness is increasing, helping men seek help earlier.
The article shares a personal journey with incontinence, exploring causes related to menopause and aging, and discusses various treatment options including pelvic physical therapy, medications, and sling surgery, emphasizing the importance of talking openly about the condition and seeking appropriate care.
Gemma Cooke, a 45-year-old fitness instructor, shares her struggles with bladder weakness despite her active lifestyle and physical fitness. She experienced incontinence incidents while exercising, teaching classes, and even sneezing, leading her to limit water intake and wear pads. After trying various methods without success, she discovered a PelviPower chair at a physiotherapy clinic, which significantly improved her condition after several sessions. Gemma encourages other women facing similar issues to seek professional help and consider pelvic floor strengthening treatments.
Men over 50, especially those who are overweight, have asthma, or smoke, should consider practicing pelvic floor exercises to prevent incontinence later in life. While pelvic floor exercises are commonly associated with women's health, they are also crucial for men as they play a role in erectile function and can help with issues such as urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Pelvic floor exercises involve lifting and squeezing the pelvic floor muscles, and they have been shown to strengthen these muscles and improve control. Men who have had prostate surgery or suffer from pelvic floor weakness can benefit from these exercises, which can be done while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Reality star Trista Sutter is speaking out about the stigma surrounding menopause and urging women to have open conversations about their experiences. Partnering with feminine health company Tena, Sutter aims to foster education and awareness about menopause. Common symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, and urinary incontinence. The stigma surrounding menopause may stem from negative societal views on women's bodily changes and a lack of understanding about the condition. Sutter encourages women to share their reality and hopes to lessen the taboo surrounding menopause.