Most women don’t know a lot about the pelvic floor — what it is, what role it plays and the problems that can happen when the pelvic floor does not work as well as it should. Many women deal with female stress urinary incontinence — after baby, exercise-induced incontinence or with menopause. Watch the video below to learn more about the role of the pelvic floor. Find out what you can do if you’re dealing with bladder leaks caused by weak or uncoordinated pelvic floor muscles.

More to explore

• There are different types of bladder leaks. Have you taken our SUI questionnaire yet? Gain insight into your symptoms.

• Concerned about pelvic organ prolapse symptoms? Read 6 tips for managing pelvic organ prolapse symptoms

• Learn about Flyte pelvic floor treatment and find out if it’s right for you.

• Questions about the pelvic floor, leaks or Flyte? Talk free and without obligation with Leah Fulker, our on-staff pelvic floor physical therapist, through Ask a PT.