Levator ani syndrome (LAS) is a pelvic floor disorder that causes recurrent pain and discomfort in the rectal and pelvic areas of the body. With LAS, tension or spasms occur in the levator ani ...

Pelvic floor dysfunction is far more common than most women realize. Here's what you need to know about its symptoms, causes—plus, how to strengthen your own. Just after my 24th birthday, I started ...

Painful sex. Urinary leakage. Constipation. Weak orgasms. What do these unpleasant experiences have in common? They can all be symptoms of a pelvic floor dysfunction in women, says Sara Reardon, a ...

It’s easy to forget about your pelvic floor — until it starts making life miserable. Like a hammock at the base of your pelvis, these unsung muscles keep your core stable and hold vital organs like ...

A bladder spasm, also known as detrusor hyperreflexia, is when the bladder muscle squeezes involuntarily without warning. In addition to pain or discomfort, the spasms can lead to bladder leakage or ...

There’s nothing that spoils your fun faster than leaving home and having bladder spasms strike immediately after. Racing to the nearest bathroom while worrying about the risk of a potential bladder ...

Cancer treatment has improved significantly over the past several decades, meaning that more people are living longer after undergoing surgical and medical interventions. This has led to the emergence ...

Phoenix, AZ Shannon Henderson considered herself a happy mom until she had surgery to remove an ovary. It left her with chronic pain so severe, she considered the unthinkable. "It was like a stabbing, ...