Post-childbirth and menopause changes aren't always normal: When and where to seek help

Changes experienced after childbirth or during menopause are often dismissed by women as a natural part of life. However, specialists emphasize that symptoms such as urinary incontinence, persistent back or pelvic pain, and other discomforts may signal underlying pelvic floor dysfunction.

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After childbirth or the onset of menopause, many women experience health changes that they often consider a natural part of life.

Eimantė Šaulienė, a physical therapist at "Hila," notes that these issues can profoundly impact a woman's quality of life. She highlights that many women endure these problems, believing they are unavoidable consequences of childbirth or aging. This can lead to prolonged suffering and a diminished sense of well-being.

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Such symptoms as urinary incontinence, back or pelvic pain, and other ailments can signal pelvic floor function disorders.

Šaulienė stresses the importance of seeking professional help. Timely rehabilitation and targeted physical therapy can effectively manage or even eliminate many of these symptoms. Addressing pelvic floor health proactively allows women to regain comfort and improve their overall physical function, ensuring these changes do not have to be a permanent part of their lives.

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These problems can significantly affect quality of life, so timely rehabilitation often helps to manage or even completely eliminate them.