Whos At Risk For Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles?
All men and women are at risk for developing weak pelvic floor muscles. For this reason, everyone should try to perform regular kegel exercises. However, some women may be at an increased risk for weak pelvic muscles. Risk factors include: • pregnancy • vaginal labor • obesity • chronic coughing • pelvic surgery • menopause Complications of Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles After childbirth, menopause, or surgery, many women suffer from weak pelvic floor muscles. Weakness in these muscles is associated with a number of complications including: • urinary incontinence • reduced vaginal sensation • uterine prolapse What are the Benefits of Kegels? Though people often say “no pain, no gain,” Kegel exercises offer maximum benefits yet require minimum effort. The benefits of doing kegels during pregnancy are seemingly endless. They can help to: • make pushing easier during labor • tone stretched out vaginal muscles • heal episiotomy wounds • relieve postpartum incontinence However, benefits of kegel
