Dear Mayo Clinic: I'm pregnant with my first child, and I've heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I'm a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain ...

It is not inevitable that you will leak a little urine as you age—even when sneezing, coughing, or jumping. Incontinence is often rooted in the interplay between your diaphragm and pelvic floor ...

When I first heard the term "pelvic floor muscle," I imagined it must be a muscle at the bottom of the pelvis. Even so, I ...

Think about all the things you were told about women's health growing up. If you can't think of much beyond how to deal with your period, you're not alone. While perimenopause and menopause are now ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my first child, and I've heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I'm a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain ...

Ideally performed under the instruction of a pelvic floor physical therapist, Kegel exercises remain a first-line treatment for mild prolapse, urinary stress incontinence, and urge incontinence—in ...

There should be a support group for women with pelvic floors that are in need of TLC. The minute you talk to another woman about her pelvic floor (particularly if she’s over 35 and had kids), you’ll ...

Pinpointing the underlying issue is key for effective treatment.

Here’s a bit of Monday morning trivia for everyone: What do all of the following conditions have in common? The Sneeze Pee. When you sneeze and inadvertently urinate a bit due to some level of ...