How a Healthy BMI Helps Keep the Urogynecologist Away
Obese women who lose as little as 5 percent of their body weight can lessen or prevent pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and prolapse.
Obese women who lose as little as 5 percent of their body weight can lessen or prevent pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and prolapse.
Strained bowel movements can add stress to the pelvic floor organs. Dr. Connell shares her advice to reduce constipation and in turn help keep the pelvic floor healthy.
Dr. Kathleen Connell challenges women to follow a pelvic floor-friendly diet by being conscious of the foods and drinks they consume.
Focusing on a bladder-friendly diet that avoids known irritants and opts for smart alternatives helps to reduce urgency, frequency and bladder discomfort.