Uncovering the mystery of the pelvic floor

[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pelvic floor disorder can affect anyone at any time. The muscles, ligaments, and tissues of the pelvic floor supports the bladder, rectum, and sexual organs in women. When these supportive

structures weaken, it could lead to a condition known as pelvic floor dysfunction.

To shine some light on this matter, we speak to Dr. Nik Nur Sukma Mohamed, Aesthetic Doctor at Queens Pelvic Suite or also known as the Queens Medical Clinic, Kuala Lumpur.

1Twenty80: Firstly, could you explain what pelvic floor dysfunction is?

Dr. Nik Nur Sukma Mohamed: Basically, pelvic floor dysfunction is the lack of ability to control the pelvic floor muscles. 

The pelvic floor is a set of muscles and ligaments that helps to support the pelvic organs which are your bladder, rectum, uterus, prostate and bowel. Contracting and relaxing these muscles will allow you to control urination, bowel movements as well as helps with the improvement of women’s sexual function by improving blood circulation to the vagina.

1Twenty80: Can unhealthy eating habits be a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction?

Dr. Nik: Unhealthy eating is the number one cause of obesity and being obese could lead to pelvic floor dysfunction. As the rate of obesity increases in our country, so does the incidences of pelvic floor disorder. So yes, unhealthy eating habits can be a risk factor of this condition to develop. However, as mentioned before, there are many other reasons why pelvic floor dysfunction occurs.

1Twenty80: Is pelvic floor dysfunction a normal part of ageing?

Dr. Nik: Ageing isn’t the only factor that causes pelvic floor dysfunction. The occurrence of pelvic floor dysfunction is extremely common among women of various ages, with the condition affecting many women above the age of 40, expecting mothers as well as those in their early twenties.

1Twenty80: What causes pelvic floor dysfunction?

Dr. Nik: Briefly speaking, pelvic floor dysfunction is when the pelvic muscles are forced to contract instead of relaxing. To put it in layman terms, it is when the pelvic muscles weaken or become too tight which then causes a prolapse.

Pelvic floor dysfunction can be linked to several conditions or events that cause muscles to weaken. This includes conditions like:

• Ageing 
• Childbirth 
• Obesity
• Injury in the pelvic region 
• Pelvic surgery

Quote: Briefly speaking, pelvic floor dysfunction is when the pelvic muscles are forced to contract instead of relaxing.

1Twenty80: One way to treat pelvic floor is through regular exercises, what are some of the exercises that can strengthen the pelvic muscles?

Dr. Nik: The best exercise that will help to strengthen your pelvic muscles are the Kegel exercises. Before starting Kegel exercise, it is important for you to understand what it can do for you and how it benefits your body.

A Kegel exercise is simply a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles (a sling-like muscles) that surround and supports your bladder, uterus, and recturm.

Carrying out these exercises can help train your muscles to avoid bladder leaks, pelvic organ prolapse, hip pain and improve sexual performance. Moreover, these exercises are also pregnancy safe, which means that it can be done during pregnancy or after childbirth to improve your condition.

If you aren’t familiar with Kegel exercises, feel free to visit your healthcare professional to guide you on the correct way to perform these exercises.

1Twenty80: What are the complications and consequences of this condition? 

Dr. Nik: There are a number of symptoms that are associated with pelvic floor disorder and some can interfere with your daily lifestyle. Plus, the symptoms may vary among individuals and it also depends on the type of pelvic floor condition one is experiencing. Some of the common symptoms a person may experience include: 

• A bulge in the lower pelvic region 
• Bowel movement dysfunction 
• Incomplete urination 
• Pain during sexual intercourse 
• Pelvic pain 
• Urinary incontinence, whereby this usually involves a small amount of urine leaking whenever a person hears water droplets, coughs, or simply by going to the washroom. 

If left untreated, pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to long term colon damage and the continuous feeling of discomfort. 

1Twenty80: Can the complications of pelvic floor be prevented?

Dr. Nik: Yes, the complications of pelvic floor can be treated especially if the diagnosis is done early. These complications can be prevented by exercising regularly or if the condition has worsened, then surgery would be the only option.

Another option is a special chair known as “BTL EMSELLA” that uses non-invasive

electromagnetic energy waves to stimulate and tighten the pelvic floor muscle. This chair is known as the ‘Kegal Throne’ as it is equivalent to about 11,000 repetitions of Kegel exercises that is done under 30 minutes.

Quote: It is great for women of any age who desire to get a control of their urinary incontinence, recovery after childbirth as well as to improve the quality of their intimate life.

1Twenty80: What are the common myths of the pelvic floor that you’ve heard of?

Dr. Nik: The most common myth I’ve come across is when my patients state that it is common to have urine incontinence and it isn’t a condition to be worried about.

1Twenty80: When should an individual seek help for pelvic floor disorders?

Dr. Nik: If you’re experiencing painful sexual intercourse, difficulty in urinating, issues with bowel movements, pelvic pain or any other pain around your pelvic region, please speak to a urologist or gynecologist for a diagnosis.

1Twenty80: Who is the right candidate for using the electromagnetic chair? 

Dr. Nik: It is great for women of any age who desire to get a control of their urinary incontinence, recovery after childbirth as well as to improve the quality of their intimate life. To add on, pregnant women can start the treatment three months after delivery. To find out more on the treatments available, patients can come for a consultation first before proceeding with the treatment. This way, they’ll know what are the outcomes they should be expecting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1596784761058{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1596784770496{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”9190″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1594189719583{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1596792314184{background-color: #efebde !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”3em”][vc_custom_heading text=”Uncovering The Mystery Of The Pelvic Floor” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:50|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]

How much do you know about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

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To shine some light on this matter, we speak to Dr. Nik Nur Sukma Mohamed, Aesthetic Doctor at Queens Pelvic Suite or also known as the Queens Medical Clinic, Kuala Lumpur.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1594189719583{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1594345968836{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #efebde !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg”][vc_empty_space height=”3em”][vc_custom_heading text=”Uncovering The Mystery Of The Pelvic Floor” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]

How much do you know about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

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Pelvic floor disorder can affect anyone at any time. The muscles, ligaments, and tissues of the pelvic floor supports the bladder, rectum, and sexual organs in women. When these supportive structures weaken, it could lead to a condition known as pelvic floor dysfunction.

To shine some light on this matter, we speak to Dr. Nik Nur Sukma Mohamed, Aesthetic Doctor at Queens Pelvic Suite or also known as the Queens Medical Clinic, Kuala Lumpur.

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1597027682459{margin-top: 3% !important;margin-bottom: 3% !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” color=”black” spacing=”20″ gap=”20″ alignment=”center” active_section=”1″ pagination_style=”flat-round” pagination_color=”juicy-pink”][vc_tta_section title=”Firstly, could you explain what pelvic floor dysfunction is?” tab_id=”1596789952622-5a64613c-4bd27f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Basically, pelvic floor dysfunction is the lack of ability to control the pelvic floor muscles.

The pelvic floor is a set of muscles and ligaments that helps to support the pelvic organs which are your bladder, rectum, uterus, prostate and bowel. Contracting and relaxing these muscles will allow you to control urination, bowel movements as well as helps with the improvement of women’s sexual function by improving blood circulation to the vagina.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can unhealthy eating habits be a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction?” tab_id=”1596790048667-64284fbb-36137f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Unhealthy eating is the number one cause of obesity and being obese could lead to pelvic floor dysfunction. As the rate of obesity increases in our country, so does the incidences of pelvic floor disorder. So yes, unhealthy eating habits can be a risk factor of this condition to develop. However, as mentioned before, there are many other reasons why pelvic floor dysfunction occurs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is pelvic floor dysfunction a normal part of ageing?” tab_id=”1596790067140-5a584ac4-2b767f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Ageing isn’t the only factor that causes pelvic floor dysfunction. The occurrence of pelvic floor dysfunction is extremely common among women of various ages, with the condition affecting many women above the age of 40, expecting mothers as well as those in their early twenties.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What causes pelvic floor dysfunction?” tab_id=”1596790113772-7fce3ec5-d93e7f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Briefly speaking, pelvic floor dysfunction is when the pelvic muscles are forced to contract instead of relaxing. To put it in layman terms, it is when the pelvic muscles weaken or become too tight which then causes a prolapse.

Pelvic floor dysfunction can be linked to several conditions or events that cause muscles to weaken. This includes conditions like:

• Ageing
• Childbirth
• Obesity
• Injury in the pelvic region
• Pelvic surgery

Quote: Briefly speaking, pelvic floor dysfunction is when the pelvic muscles are forced to contract instead of relaxing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”One way to treat pelvic floor is through regular exercises, what are some of the exercises that can strengthen the pelvic muscles?” tab_id=”1597023528501-5f71443c-3c907f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The best exercise that will help to strengthen your pelvic muscles are the Kegel exercises. Before starting Kegel exercise, it is important for you to understand what it can do for you and how it benefits your body.

A Kegel exercise is simply a contraction of the pelvic floor muscles (a sling-like muscles) that surround and supports your bladder, uterus, and recturm.

Carrying out these exercises can help train your muscles to avoid bladder leaks, pelvic organ prolapse, hip pain and improve sexual performance. Moreover, these exercises are also pregnancy safe, which means that it can be done during pregnancy or after childbirth to improve your condition.

If you aren’t familiar with Kegel exercises, feel free to visit your healthcare professional to guide you on the correct way to perform these exercises.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the complications and consequences of this condition? ” tab_id=”1597023599854-9d3675bc-6f2f7f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]There are a number of symptoms that are associated with pelvic floor disorder and some can interfere with your daily lifestyle. Plus, the symptoms may vary among individuals and it also depends on the type of pelvic floor condition one is experiencing. Some of the common symptoms a person may experience include:

• A bulge in the lower pelvic region
• Bowel movement dysfunction
• Incomplete urination
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Pelvic pain
• Urinary incontinence, whereby this usually involves a small amount of urine leaking whenever a person hears water droplets, coughs, or simply by going to the washroom.

If left untreated, pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to long term colon damage and the continuous feeling of discomfort.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”8867″ img_size=”512×341″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can the complications of pelvic floor be prevented?” tab_id=”1597023678319-eb18c19a-a05f7f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Yes, the complications of pelvic floor can be treated especially if the diagnosis is done early. These complications can be prevented by exercising regularly or if the condition has worsened, then surgery would be the only option.

Another option is a special chair known as “BTL EMSELLA” that uses non-invasive

electromagnetic energy waves to stimulate and tighten the pelvic floor muscle. This chair is known as the ‘Kegal Throne’ as it is equivalent to about 11,000 repetitions of Kegel exercises that is done under 30 minutes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]

Quote: It is great for women of any age who desire to get a control of their urinary incontinence, recovery after childbirth as well as to improve the quality of their intimate life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the common myths of the pelvic floor that you’ve heard of?” tab_id=”1597023828146-b360d186-d22d7f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The most common myth I’ve come across is when my patients state that it is common to have urine incontinence and it isn’t a condition to be worried about.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”When should an individual seek help for pelvic floor disorders?” tab_id=”1597023918978-36ee3cd7-9e247f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]If you’re experiencing painful sexual intercourse, difficulty in urinating, issues with bowel movements, pelvic pain or any other pain around your pelvic region, please speak to a urologist or gynecologist for a diagnosis.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”8951″ img_size=”512×342″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who is the right candidate for using the electromagnetic chair? ” tab_id=”1597023984738-8ec6ee04-d48b7f87-ad87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]It is great for women of any age who desire to get a control of their urinary incontinence, recovery after childbirth as well as to improve the quality of their intimate life. To add on, pregnant women can start the treatment three months after delivery. To find out more on the treatments available, patients can come for a consultation first before proceeding with the treatment. This way, they’ll know what are the outcomes they should be expecting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1594189719583{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”READ MORE” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”custom” border_width=”9″ accent_color=”#dd3333″ el_class=”read”][bs-grid-listing-1 columns=”3″ show_excerpt=”1″ title=”” icon=”” hide_title=”0″ heading_color=”” heading_style=”default” category=”14,29,13″ tag=”” count=”3″ post_ids=”” offset=”” featured_image=”0″ ignore_sticky_posts=”1″ author_ids=”” disable_duplicate=”0″ time_filter=”” order=”DESC” order_by=”date” _name_1=”” post_type=”” taxonomy=”” _name_2=”” cats-tags-condition=”and” cats-condition=”in” tags-condition=”in” tabs=”” tabs_cat_filter=”” tabs_tax_filter=”” tabs_content_type=”deferred” paginate=”none” pagination-show-label=”0″ pagination-slides-count=”3″ slider-animation-speed=”750″ slider-autoplay=”1″ slider-speed=”3000″ slider-control-dots=”off” slider-control-next-prev=”style-1″ ad-active=”0″ ad-after_each=”” ad-type=”” ad-banner=”none” ad-campaign=”none” ad-count=”” ad-columns=”1″ ad-orderby=”date” ad-order=”ASC” ad-align=”left” bs-show-desktop=”1″ bs-show-tablet=”1″ bs-show-phone=”1″ custom-css-class=”” custom-id=”” override-listing-settings=”0″ listing-settings=”” bs-text-color-scheme=”” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1594697216061{margin-bottom: -10% !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”5.0″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:60|text_align:right|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”Out of” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1594696759538{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”5 Stars” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1594697016740{margin-top: -6px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1594780415864{margin-bottom: -10% !important;margin-left: -4% !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_custom_heading text=”5.0″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:45|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1594784592259{margin-bottom: -1% !important;}”][vc_column_text]

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