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Pelvic Floor Atrophy With a Neuromuscular Disease
All of us with MD know that muscle atrophy comes with the territory of these neuromuscular diseases. But did you ever think that your pelvic floor could atrophy?
The Pelvic Floor muscles are located between the tailbone and the pubic. They support the bowel and bladder (as well as the uterus and vaginal in females).
For some women or others who have a vagina, these muscles can atrophy and become tight. When extreme tightness happens it can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful to have sex, insert a tampon and get an exam. Other signs of a tight Pelvic Floor are constipation and an inability to fully empty the bladder.
During my recent doctor’s appointment, I was diagnosed with a tight Pelvic Floor by my Ob/Gyn (Obstetrician/Gynecologist). She referred me to a Pelvic Floor physical therapist to help me strengthen these muscles with certain exercises.
Sex and sexual reproductive organs are such a taboo subject and they shouldn’t be. I hope by sharing this info I can help someone else out there. I struggled with feeling like there was something wrong with me only to be told that this is a very normal issue.
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I follow a pelvic floor specialist on Instagram! I’ll try and find her page.
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