Vaginal relaxation is a frustrating condition that can be caused by childbirth, obesity, or aging. The changes in the muscles and tissues in this area can lead to varying degrees of incontinence as the pelvic organs begin to sag, frequently resulting in pelvic relaxation.
Fortunately there are treatments available here in Rancho Cucamonga to help combat the symptoms involved in vaginal relaxation.
Who is Affected by Vaginal Relaxation?
Vaginal relaxation affects some thirty million American women, many of whom have difficulty controlling their urine. This condition is often a result of childbirth and aging, and in many instances from a combination of both.
Occasionally, however, the weakening of the muscles and tissue may occur in women who have never had children. For these women, the causes of vaginal relaxation may involve:
- Obesity
- Inherited weakness of the supporting tissues
- Strain on the supporting tissues caused by chronic coughing
- Sudden increases in abdominal pressure
Symptoms of Vaginal Relaxation
If you are concerned about a feeling of heaviness or fullness in the pelvic region, you may want to investigate this condition. It is also common that women with this condition will lose urine, in small or moderate amounts, when laughing, running, coughing, or engaging in other physical activities.
Diagnosis
Medical diagnosis of vaginal and pelvic relaxation entails a through history and physical examination. Additional testing may include urodynamic studies (for bladder and urethra functional), urethrocystoscopy, as well as X-rays of the urinary system. Please speak with your doctor if you suspect vaginal relaxation, or set up an appointment at Surgical Arts of Inland Empire to find out if you suffer from this manageable condition.
To Schedule an Appointment
If you have questions about vaginal relaxation or the treatments available here in Rancho Cucamonga, please call us at (909) 579-3111 to set up a complimentary consultation. We are located in Rancho Cucamonga, California and frequently meet with patients from Ontario, Upland, Fontana, Montclair, Claremont, Pomona and Riverside and other communities of Southern California.