Cozean Pelvic Dysfunction Screening
Please read through the questions below. Keep count of all that apply.
- I sometimes have pelvic pain (in genitals, perineum, pubic or bladder area, or pain with urination) that exceeds a ‘3’ on a 1-10 pain scale, with 10 being the worst pain imaginable.
- I can remember falling onto my tailbone, lower back, or buttocks (even in childhood).
- I sometimes experience one or more of the following urinary symptoms:
> Accidental loss of urine
> Feeling unable to completely empty my bladder
> Having to void within a few minutes of a previous void
> Pain or burning with urination
> Difficulty starting or frequent stopping/starting of urine stream - I often or occasionally have to get up to urinate two or more times at night.
- I sometimes have a feeling of increased pelvic pressure or the sensation of my pelvic organs slipping down or falling out.
- I have a history of pain in my low back, hip, groin, or tailbone or have had sciatica.
- I sometimes experience one or more of the following bowel symptoms:
> Loss of bowel control
> Feeling unable to completely empty my bowels
> Straining or pain with a bowel movement
> Difficulty initiating a bowel movement - I sometimes experience pain or discomfort with sexual activity or intercourse.
- Sexual activity increases one or more of my other symptoms.
- Prolonged sitting increases my symptoms.
If you said YES to 3 or more questions, pelvic floor dysfunction is likely! It’s time to see a pelvic floor therapist.
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