Pelvic Floor Health Assessment
Symptom Assessment
Score your pelvic floor health based on symptoms
Kegel Exercise Program
Get a personalized pelvic floor exercise plan
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Formula
Pelvic Floor Score = Sum of (Leakage + Urgency + Frequency + Heaviness + Nocturia + Risk Factors) out of 18
Frequently Asked Questions
What are symptoms of a weak pelvic floor?
Common symptoms include urinary leakage during coughing, sneezing, or exercise (stress incontinence), sudden strong urges to urinate (urge incontinence), frequent urination, pelvic heaviness or pressure, lower back pain, and pain during intercourse. These symptoms are common and treatable.
How long does it take for Kegel exercises to work?
Most people notice improvement within 6-12 weeks of consistent daily practice. Some studies show significant improvement as early as 4 weeks. Full benefit typically takes 3-6 months. Consistency is key -- doing Kegels correctly 3 times daily is more effective than occasional longer sessions.
Who should see a pelvic floor physical therapist?
Consider pelvic floor PT if you have persistent incontinence, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, postpartum recovery needs, pre/post pelvic surgery, or if Kegel exercises are not improving symptoms after 8 weeks. PT is covered by most insurance and is the first-line treatment recommended by urologists.
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