MEN'S UROLOGIC HEALTH
MEN'S UROLOGIC HEALTH
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Treatments for the Greater Cape Cod, MA Area
Plymouth, MA; Cape Cod, MA;
New Bedford, MA;
Wareham, MA; Fall River, MA;
and Boston, MA
Pregnancy and childbirth can bring about various changes to a person’s body, including the pelvic floor. After childbirth, a person can develop postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction. While the issues from this disorder can significantly impact the quality of life, the professionals at Urology Associates of Cape Cod offer a range of treatment options to provide relief and improve bladder control.
Types of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions:
There are many issues that can occur as a result of postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction. If you’re struggling with problems after childbirth, browse the following section to learn more.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse:
This condition occurs when pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum bulge into the vagina due to weakened pelvic floor muscles. This condition can cause discomfort and pressure, as well as issues with urinating and passing stool.
Urinary Issues:
Urinary incontinence (inability to hold urine) and retention (trouble emptying all of the urine out of the bladder) are two issues that people may experience after childbirth. Oftentimes, they occur as a result of weakened pelvic floor muscles and nerve damage.
Pelvic Pain:
After childbirth, many people experience pain throughout their pelvic region, lower abdomen, and lower back. There’s a range of factors that can cause pelvic pain such as vaginal delivery, prolonged/complicated labor, tailbone injury, diastasis recti, SI joint dysfunction, and pubic symphysis.
Dyspareunia (Pain During Intercourse):
Having any type of pain during intercourse is very uncomfortable. More than 62% of people experience dyspareunia in the first three months after delivery. It can be caused by a variety of things including hormones, scar tissue restriction, and tense pelvic floor muscles.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness:
Pregnancy and childbirth can weaken the pelvic floor muscles, leading to issues such as urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. Strengthening exercises and pelvic floor rehabilitation can help strengthen the muscles.
Schedule a Consultation with One of Our Urologists
If you’ve recently given birth and are struggling with any of these issues, understand that you’re not alone. Our Urogynecologist treats these types of conditions all the time. No matter the nature of the problem, we will get to the root of the issue and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. We’re proud to provide quality postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction to Plymouth, Cape Cod, New Bedford, Wareham, Fall River, Boston, MA and the surrounding communities. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact our office to schedule a consultation with one of our urologists.
Meet Dr. Andrew Kramer
Andrew Kramer, MD did his residency and fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. Subsequently, he spent 14 years at the University of Maryland where he was an Associate Professor and Residency Director for Urology. There, Dr. Kramer led a surgical team that performed over 300 implants per year, with patients flying in from all 50 states and 5 Continents. This experience leads to better outcomes, with fewer complications and infections. Revisions and second opinions are welcome as well.
