Chronic, unmanaged stress leaves the pelvic muscles hypertonic, or too tight. (Picture Credit: Canva)
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Moneycontrol17-12-2025, 08:07

Gynaecologist Warns: 7 Bad Habits Trigger Pelvic Floor Disorders in Young Women

  • Pelvic floor disorders are increasingly affecting young women, not just older individuals, due to modern lifestyles.
  • Sedentary habits, chronic constipation, and improper high-intensity exercises are major triggers.
  • Hormonal changes (PCOS, thyroid), obesity, chronic stress, and poor posture also contribute to pelvic floor weakness.
  • Dr Juhee Jain, from Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Delhi, emphasizes awareness and early intervention.
  • Conservative approaches like physiotherapy, posture correction, and lifestyle changes can significantly improve symptoms.

Why It Matters: Modern lifestyles are causing pelvic floor disorders in young women; awareness and early intervention are crucial.

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