Men's Health

What are some issues for men with their pelvic floor?

1. Urinary incontinence: Weak pelvic floor muscles can make it more difficult to control the flow of urine.
2. Erectile dysfunction: Weak pelvic floor muscles can lead to difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection.
3. Pelvic pain: Pelvic floor pain can be caused by weakened or overactive pelvic floor muscles.
4. Bowel incontinence: Weak pelvic floor muscles can make it more difficult to control the flow of stool.

What can happen after a prostatectomy?

1. Urinary incontinence: Surgery can damage the pelvic floor muscles, leading to difficulty controlling the flow of urine.
2. Erectile dysfunction: Surgery can cause nerve and tissue damage, leading to difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection.
3. Pelvic pain: Surgery can cause inflammation and nerve damage, leading to pelvic pain.
4. Bowel incontinence: Surgery can damage the pelvic floor muscles, leading to difficulty controlling the flow of stool.
5. ​Pelvic organ prolapse: Surgery can weaken the pelvic floor muscles, leading to pelvic organs slipping down into the pelvic cavity.​

​Dr. Carrie Krug specializes in assessing and treating these pelvic floor issues that can affect men. 
Contact her today if you have any questions or issues noted above, or if you are scheduled for a prostatectomy.