What the pelvic floor does
The pelvic floor is a layer of muscle that closes off the pelvis at the bottom. It supports the organs, keeps the urethra closed under pressure and is involved in bladder and bowel control.
How much it is challenged changes over the course of your life: through childbirth, the hormonal changes of menopause, prostate surgery, constant strain or less firm connective tissue. The pelvic floor is a muscle, and muscles can be trained.


