Menopause Pelvic Floor Pain

Posted by lynnmarie45 lynnmarie45 aug 23 2017.

Menopause pelvic floor pain. The onset of menopause can cause your pelvic floor muscles just like the rest of the muscles in your body to weaken. The main causes of vulvar discomfort are. I am a 71 female and would like to know if anyone has some suggestions or has the same problem. Although vulvar and pelvic pain can and do occur in women at midlife and beyond pain in these areas is also common before menopause.

As we get older and go through the menopause we might find that our pelvic floor muscles grow weaker and thinner as our estrogen levels start to fall. I have pelvic floor pain and have been told i have tight muscles with inflammation in tissues and have a real problem with sitting. The pelvic floor is certainly influenced by ageing and the menopause but more research is needed to fully understand the pathophysiology treatment selection and prevention. It is comprised of a group of muscles that support your bladder vagina and rectum.

Pelvic pain and menopause. Vulvodynia a chronic condition involving pain stinging burning irritation or rawness in the vulva. Conditions affecting your bones joints and connective tissues musculoskeletal system such as fibromyalgia pelvic floor muscle tension inflammation of the pubic joint pubic symphysis or hernia can lead to recurring pelvic pain. Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease.

These muscles support the pelvic organs which means that the weakening of these muscles can result in pelvic floor problems. The pelvic floor is the unsung hero that we have always taken for granted. However with current knowledge and understanding there is much that can be done to provide good care for women with pelvic floor dysfunction and impact positively on. The hormonal changes which come with menopause can affect many different conditions including fibromyalgia chronic fatigue syndrome multiple chemical sensitivity irritable bowel syndrome and lupus.

In women pelvic pain may be a sign of menstrual cramps ovulation or a gastrointestinal issue such as a. Aside from being responsible for contributing to these conditions menopause can also bring about chronic pelvic pain. Menopause can cause a weakening of the pelvic floor but doing kegels can strengthen these muscles and ease symptoms such as urinary incontinence pain during sex and more. We use specific modalities like biofeedback therapy and pelvic ultrasounds to train the pelvic floor muscles in a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic.

Reduced pelvic floor muscle function around the time of menopause can also be due to weight gain. Pelvic pain affects the lowest part of the abdomen between the belly button and groin.