Pelvic Floor Issues Post Pregnancy and Birth – Other Risk Factors

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The risk of pelvic floor problems increases with the more children a woman has. This weakening of the pelvic floor can lead to many issues, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Women commonly develop prolapse many years after childbirth, hysterectomy, or menopause, and with chronic constipation or connective tissue disorders.