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A pelvic floor disorder (PFD) occurs when the muscles or connective tissues of the pelvic area weaken or are injured. The most common pelvic floor disorders are urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. PFDs are more common among older women. People with pelvic floor disorders may experience: Urinary problems, such as an urgent need to urinate, painful urination or incomplete emptying of their bladder. Constipation, straining or pain during bowel movements is a sign of pelvic floor disorder, as well as pain or pressure in the vagina or rectum. The “pelvic floor” refers to a group of muscles that attach to the front, back, and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum (the large fused bone at the bottom of your spine, just above the tailbone). Like a sling or hammock, these muscles support the organs in the pelvis, including the bladder, uterus or prostate, and rectum. They…
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