Hidden epidemic of pelvic floor problems
Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 11:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have only recently begun to realize how widespread the issues of incontinence and dropped pelvic organs are among women. Treatment is available, and is becoming less-invasive. MARIA Stubbs, a 44-year-old mother from Carson, wasn't surprised when she leaked a little urine after the birth of her third daughter 10 years ago; she had experienced a bit of leakage during and immediately after all three of her pregnancies. But when a full year had passed and she was still crossing her legs to stave off leakage every time she coughed, she knew she had a problem.