Pelvic relaxation is the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles that support the vagina, bladder and uterus. This weakening can lead to pelvic organ prolapse.
The most common risk factor for pelvic relaxation is childbirth.
Pelvic relaxation can be treated by:
Biofeedback – a technique that measures the electrical activity in your pelvic floor muscles to show you if you are tightening or relaxing your muscles properly. This allows you to see and “retrain” your pelvic floor muscle movement.
Surgery – if non-surgical treatments are not enough, your doctor may recommend surgery to restore your organs to their original positions. This can be done laparoscopically, a minimally invasive surgical technique.