Women unsure on PFDs
September 19, 2012
ONE in three women experience
pelvic floor disorders (PFD) during
their lifetime, the majority of which
are not sure what to do about it,
according to the PFD Alliance.
“PFDs are very common, yet
women often avoid the topic for a
variety of reasons, including the
fact that they think it's a normal
part of aging – which it's not,” said
Dr Karen Noblett, Professor and
Division Director for Urogynecology
at the University of California.
“PFDs can impact various aspects
of life, everything from exercise and
travel to confidence and sexual
intimacy, but women should not be
embarrassed or feel like they just
have to live with it,” she added.
The comments coincide with the
launch of a new campaign, Break
Free from PFDs, designed to help
women understand the facts about
PFDs and empower them with
information on how to pursue
individualised solutions for
improved quality of life.
For campaign details see
www.breakfreefrompfds.org.
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