The pelvic floor
The pelvic floor is made up of a set of muscles, tendons, and tissues that support and ensure the proper functioning of the pelvic organs.
This structure plays an essential role in both women and men.
The role of the pelvic floor:
- Supports the bladder, rectum, and vagina
- Ensures urinary and fecal continence
Pelvic floor disorders mainly affect women. However, men can also be affected.
In Belgium, 600,000 people suffer from urinary incontinence.
5% of people over 50 experience fecal incontinence.
One in two women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse during their lifetime.
Several disorders may occur, for example after one or more pregnancies, but also due to aging tissues and reduced elasticity. Some conditions may also be linked to trauma.
Common disorders include:
- Widening of pelvic openings and pelvic floor descent
- Urinary leakage during exertion, or due to an overactive bladder
- Difficulty controlling gas or bowel movements
- Pelvic organ prolapse (descent of organs), which may involve the uterus, bladder, or rectum
- Sexual dysfunction or pain during intercourse
- Difficulty with bowel evacuation
These conditions can significantly impact quality of life and emotional well-being. We take this into account.
How can symptoms be improved?
- Maintain good overall muscle tone through physical activity
- Follow a balanced diet
- Drink enough water regularly (1.5 L per day)
- Avoid excess body weight
- Avoid straining during bowel movements and treat constipation
- Stop smoking: tobacco reduces muscle and tendon tissue quality
NB: If these measures are not sufficient, other options exist, including specialized physiotherapy, medication, or even surgery.
If symptoms are present (incontinence, difficulty passing stools, prolapse, pain during intercourse), it is recommended to speak with your general practitioner, specialist, or midwife.
Our service
Our teams aim to establish the most accurate assessment, interpret results, and ensure optimal follow-up care.
The goal is to determine the best treatment for each patient, whether medical, surgical, or functional.
To do this, our teams meet once a month to discuss each patient’s case together.
Delta Hospital – Boulevard du Triomphe, 201 – 1160 Auderghem :
- Specialized physiotherapy : 02 434 81 07
Ste-Anne St-Remi Clinic - Boulevard Jules Graindor, 66 - 1070 Anderlecht :
- Gynecology consultations : 02 434 37 42
- Urology & gastroenterology consultations : 02 434 30 31
- Surgery consultations : 02 434 37 77
- Specialized physiotherapy : 02 434 37 66
Braine-l'Alleud Hospital - Rue Wayez, 35 - 1420 Braine-l'Alleud :
- Gynecology consultations : 02 434 94 39
- Urology & surgery consultations : 02 434 94 30
- Gastroenterology consultations : 02 434 70 90
- Specialized physiotherapy : 02 434 70 90
- Pain clinic : 02 434 70 15
- Psychosexology consultations : 0498 70 14 00
Basilique Clinic - Rue Pangaert, 37-47 - 1083 Ganshoren :
- Gynecology, urology, gastroenterology & specialized physiotherapy : 02 434 21 11
- Pain clinic : 02 434 22 55
Jean Monnet Medical Center - Avenue Jean Monnet, 12 - 1400 Nivelles :
- Gynecology, surgery, gastroenterology & specialized physiotherapy : 02 434 79 11