I’m a Millennial Who’s Never Been Pregnant—Why Am I Having Pelvic Health Problems?
Article by Andrea Karr in Readers Digest, Best Health.
Read the article here HERE.
You might find yourself asking: Why Am I Having Pelvic Health Problems?
Maybe you’re thinking you’re too young for that, or that’s only something women experience post-partum. Wrong and … well wrong.
As a woman, you experience a range of physical changes throughout your life. From puberty to pregnancy, if you chose, and beyond, your body undergoes significant transformations. One area that often gets overlooked is pelvic health. We rarely speak about when or why these changes happen in our body.
Discomfort, pain, bladder leaks or other issues related to your pelvic floor are not strictly the result of pregnancy or restricted to older women. In fact, many young women suffer from pelvic health problems without seeking treatment.
What’s Common VS What’s Normal
Many women don’t seek treatment because they simply believe it’s normal. Though pelvic health programs are common, they are not normal. If you answer yes to even one of these questions, we can help.
- Do you pee when you laugh, sneeze or cough?
- Do bladder leaks happen when you workout?
- Are your jumping days over?
- Do you wear panty liners and pads to protect yourself from dribbles, leaks and surprises?
- Do you wake up in the middle of the night to pee?
- Do you frequently feel a sudden and strong urge to pee?
- Do you pay attention to where the closest washrooms are because when you need to go…you NEED to go?
- Do you feel a heaviness or pressure down there?
- Can you see or feel a bulge in your vagina and don’t know what it is?
- Have you been diagnosed with a prolapse?
- Do you want to avoid prolapse surgery?
- Do you want to avoid what happened to your grandmother and mother?
- Do you wish sex felt better?
- Are you post-partum and know you need to strengthen your pelvic floor?
- Are you considering having a baby?
- Do you struggle to remember to ”do your Kegels”?
- Do you ever leak stool? (This happens to 1 in 7 women).
Taking the Next Steps
At UROSPOT, we’re committed to helping women take control of their pelvic health. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals can provide personalized diagnosis and treatment plans. If you’re concerned about your pelvic health, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we can work to improve your quality of life.
