Pelvic Health

Bladder leaks, pelvic pain, and discomfort during sex are more common than you might think, especially after childbirth or as you age. At Yunella Women's Health in the Mid City West area of Los Angeles, board-certified OB/GYN David Kim, MD, PhD, treats pelvic floor problems that can make everyday activities uncomfortable or embarrassing. Whether you're dealing with incontinence, prolapse, or chronic pelvic pain, Dr. Kim has treatment options to help you feel better. Call today or book an appointment online to discuss your pelvic health concerns.

What is pelvic health? 

Pelvic health refers to how well your pelvic floor muscles and organs work together. Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support your bladder, uterus, and rectum. When these muscles function properly, you have good bladder control, no pelvic pain, and comfortable intercourse.

Problems can develop when these muscles become too weak, too tight, or don't coordinate well together.

What are the most common pelvic health conditions?

Dr. Kim helps women with various pelvic floor problems, including:

• Bladder leaks when you cough, sneeze, or exercise
• Feeling like your organs are falling out
• Chronic pelvic pain that won't go away
• Pain during sex
• Trouble controlling your bladder or bowel
• Pressure or heaviness in your pelvis
• Problems that started after having a baby

These issues are common, especially after childbirth or during menopause.

What causes pelvic health problems? 

Several factors can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction. Common causes include:

• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Hormonal changes during menopause
• Chronic coughing or sneezing
• Heavy lifting or straining
• Being overweight
• Previous pelvic surgeries
• Aging and natural muscle weakening

Many women have multiple factors contributing to their pelvic health issues, and sometimes problems develop without any obvious cause.

Which pelvic health treatments are available?

Treatment varies depending on what’s wrong and how it affects you. Dr. Kim offers several approaches to help improve your pelvic health:

Pelvic floor physical therapy

You learn exercises to strengthen weak muscles or relax tight ones, and many women see improvement with targeted training.

Pessary devices

Dr. Kim fits these supportive devices into your vagina to hold prolapsed organs in place and provide relief without surgery.

Hormone therapy

For postmenopausal women, hormone treatment restores tissue health and improves pelvic floor function.

Minimally invasive surgery

When other treatments don’t work, Dr. Kim uses advanced surgical techniques to repair prolapse or improve bladder control.

What happens during my pelvic health visit? 

Dr. Kim asks about your symptoms and how they affect your daily life. He examines your pelvic floor to see how well your muscles work and checks for prolapse.

Based on what he finds, Dr. Kim creates a treatment plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. Most pelvic health problems can be improved with the right treatment.

These problems are more common than most women realize and are very treatable. Contact Yunella Women's Health today by phone or online to discuss your concerns with Dr. Kim.