pelvic floor

noun

1. the muscular area in the lower part of the abdomen, attached to the pelvis

Example Sentences

The chances are slim to non-existent, according to pelvic floor and prolapse specialists I spoke to for this story.

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It’s recommended to always break the seal of the menstrual cup that causes the suction before pulling down on it, otherwise it can cause more strain on the muscles used to support the pelvic floor organs.

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“Straining itself and bearing down like you are having a bowel movement over time can contribute to pelvic floor disorders like prolapse,” Vaccaro said.

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“If they were straining a lot, frequently, for a long period of time they could be inducing pelvic floor microtrauma each time, especially if you are not breaking the seal and that sort of thing.”

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“I don't think we're ever going to be caught up on educating women about their anatomy, especially when it comes to anything related to the vagina, pelvic floor health, and genital genitalia,” Vaccaro said.

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