Your pelvic floor health is essential for supporting bladder, bowel, and reproductive function, especially if you're using products like a period cup, or leakproof underwear. Ensuring your pelvic floor muscles are in great shape can enhance your experience and effectiveness of these products. Here are key signs that you might benefit from seeing a pelvic floor therapist.
Challenges with Menstrual Cup Use
Struggling with cup slipping, cup opening, or proper positioning of your menstrual disc or cup? If your reusable menstrual cup or disc doesn’t stay in place or causes discomfort, it could be due to muscle tension, weakness, or pelvic floor imbalances.
Urinary Incontinence and Leakproof Solutions
Experiencing leaks during sneezing, coughing, or exercising (stress incontinence), or a sudden need to urinate (urge incontinence), are common pelvic floor issues. If you’re pairing period underwear or sweat proof underwear with your menstrual products to manage accidents, pelvic floor therapy could address the root cause.
Pelvic Pain or Discomfort with Menstrual Products
Experiencing lower abdominal or tailbone pain, or discomfort when using period products like period cups, might signal tight or overactive pelvic floor muscles.
Postpartum Recovery and Leakproof Panties
Childbirth can significantly affect pelvic floor strength. Symptoms like prolapse, urinary leaks, or core weakness postpartum can be improved with therapy. Whether you rely on leakproof panties or period pants during this time, pelvic floor support is crucial for recovery.
Other Relevant Symptoms
- Chronic Constipation or Bowel Issues: Difficulties related to pelvic floor dysfunction may overlap with challenges in menstrual health.
- Back, Hip, or Pelvic Pain: Persistent pain in these areas can indicate an issue with pelvic floor alignment or strength.
- Athletic Overuse: High-impact sports can strain your pelvic floor. Even if you use period pants, therapy can prevent long-term issues.
- Post-Surgery Recovery: Strengthen your pelvic floor after surgeries like a hysterectomy to improve bladder or bowel control.
- Unexplained Leaks or Gas: If you’re relying on period panties to manage leaks, therapy might help strengthen the necessary muscles.
If you’ve noticed any of these signs or experienced challenges with menstrual cups, reusable menstrual discs, or period pants, seeking pelvic floor therapy can enhance your overall health and menstrual care routine. A healthy pelvic floor makes every period more manageable and reduces the risk of long-term complications.
