Causes of pelvic pain can include STIs, cysts, endometriosis, and UTIs. Some conditions that cause pelvic pain may get worse if left untreated. Connect with your doctor to get help for severe, sudden, ...
It often starts subtly, a dull ache in the groin, an urgent need to urinate, or a feeling of tightness that’s hard to explain. For many men, these signs are brushed off as stress, age, or the ...
A holistic, biopsychosocial approach that focuses on pelvic floor relaxation and as-needed referral for pelvic floor physiotherapy may help improve outcomes and reduce antibiotic use in cis-gender men ...
Chances are you've heard about the benefits of strengthening your pelvic floor with kegel exercises. The pelvic floor muscles help stabilize the core and support the bladder, bowel and uterus. When ...
If you’ve ever experienced a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area, you know how uncomfortable—and worrying—it can be. While many underlying causes can be easily resolved, others may require more ...
This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Your pelvic floor is kinda like plumbing: you never really think about it unless there’s something wrong. Although we don’t pay much attention to our ...
A UB expert on the behavioral treatment of chronic pain disorders has been awarded $3.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to conduct a five-year clinical study of drug-free behavioral ...
Most women aren't thinking about their pelvic floor until something goes wrong. The complications arise in either a form of slight urine leakage while laughing, sneezing, or running, or feeling heavy ...