Let’s start the conversation about Pelvic Floor Disorders
Did you know Pelvic Floor Disorders affect millions of women just like you? You might feel like no one talks about them, but that doesn’t mean that no one is suffering. Here’s what every woman should know about pelvic health.
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Many women avoid talking about leaking or discomfort with friends, family, even their partners, which makes it emotionally exhausting on top of being physically unbearable. Hear from other women who’ve shared this struggle before fighting back and regaining control of their lives. The first step in choosing you is raising your voice.
1 in 3 women suffer from a Pelvic Floor Disorder1
1 in 2 women experience involuntary leakage of urine2
85% of those suffering from bladder leakage are women3
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References
1. Lawrence JM, Lukacz ES, Nager CW, Hsu JY, Luber KM. Prevalence and co-occurrence of pelvic floor disorders in community-dwelling women. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2008 Mar;111(3):678-85. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181660c1b.
2. Markland AD, Richter HE, Fwu C-W, Eggers P, Kusek JW. Prevalence and Trends of Urinary Incontinence in Adults in the United States, 2001 to 2008. The Journal of Urology. 2011;186(2):589-593. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2011.03.114.
3. Illinois Department of Public Health website. Facts about incontinence. Accessed May 2021.