MYAID Femmeze, a Device for Realigning Rectocele, Assists in Relieving Constipation

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https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/symptoms-causes Pelvic floor rehabilitative techniques are effective and superior to pelvic floor exercises alone in patients with fecal incontinence who do not respond to conservative measures. Stress management- with increased stress comes increased cortisol levels, putting your body into fight or flight mode and out of rest and digest mode. This can negatively influence bowel health and pelvic floor function. Meditation and mindfulness practices can help improve your body’s homeostasis and keep everything functioning well.

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/definition-facts#:~:text=Medical%20experts%20consider%20fecal%20incontinence%20a%20common%20problem%2C,in%20about%202%20out%20of%20100%20children.%204 I am 62 and have suffered for 2 years with a rectocele. I am not suitable for surgery and currently I have been using my fingers to help me pass a motion. My rectocele also affects my bladder so I have to wear pads as well, I always need to know where a toilet is. Using my fingers has not been effective it feels like I am trying to give birth having to push so hard, it makes me dizzy. Belsey J, Greenfield S, Candy D, Geraint M. Systematic review: impact of constipation on quality of life in adults and children. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2010 April. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2036.2010.04273.x Accessed at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-2036.2010.04273.x on Feb 16, 2021.

Clinical studies also show that emptying the bowel is best done before performing pelvic exercises in the case of rectocele (bowel prolapse). Using Femmeze® to support your prolapse when on the toilet should be considered as only part of your management strategy for your rectocele. Good bowel habits are also essential as is your posture on the loo and the way you push to empty. An excellent resource for bowel management, function and pelvic floor health is the book Good Bowel Habit by Gastroenterologist Dr Robyn Nagel and Physiotherapist Shirley Owen. Assuming the squat position for defecation is the natural way to achieve easier and more complete elimination. Research has shown that in some people, the kink is completely gone while squatting. A squatting toilet stool such as the Squatty Potty (available here at StressNoMore) is invaluable to help you empty your bowels safely and fully and is a perfect partner with the Femmeze. FeaturesThe Femmeze® Vaginal Trainer is a single user medical device for women who suffer from pelvic organ prolapses (Rectoceles). Certain surgeries can trigger bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction, including surgery to remove cancer in the anus or rectum, remove hemorrhoids, or to treat anal abscesses and fistulas.

Due to COVID-19, we understand people may prefer to utilize our services from their homes. We also understand that many people do not have access to pelvic floor physical therapy and we are here to help! The Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center is a multi-city company of highly trained and specialized pelvic floor physical therapists committed to helping people optimize their pelvic health and eliminate pelvic pain and dysfunction. We are here for you and ready to help, whether it is in-person or online. Surveys have estimated that over four million people in the United States have frequent constipation. This is the most common digestive complaint in the United States and corresponds to a prevalence of about two percent. More Americans suffer from constipation than die from heart disease every year.If you haven’t figured it out yet, pelvic floor physical therapists know a lot about poop. And knowledge is power! Your physical therapist can teach you everything you never thought you needed to know about pooping. Some of these topics include: Using Femmeze® to support your prolapse when on the toilet should be considered as only part of your management strategy for your rectocele. Good bowel habits are also essential as is your posture on the toilet and the way you push to empty. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.004 . ( https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360859220302412 ) Other products that can help with voiding mechanics, such as Femmeze, which helps patients to manage rectocele. Femmeze makes pooping cleaner! So often women with a prolapsed bowel will say that they never feel as though they have completely emptied their bowels, they are left with an uncomfortable bulge, this can leave them feeling unclean.

IMPORTANT: Do not use if your rectocele is visible outside of the vagina. Seek medical advice before using the device if you have any unresolved contraction of the vagina, such as may arise from pelvic radiotherapy. The Femmeze® has been designed to be safe, easy and convenient to use whilst being able to be stored in a discreet and easily manageable bag, which also includes space for sachets or a small tube of lubricant such as YES If i cant solve this plug I can see me getting more piles and fissures and ending up with a grade 11 or 111 rectocele. It took me half an hour to ‘go’ from start to finish today and thats not unusual. Herman and Wallace inc. Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Pelvic Floor Level 2A. www.hermanwallace.comRestrictions of muscles and connective tissue throughout the pelvic girdle (anything from your belly button to your knees) can influence your bowel function. One study even showed that patients with chronic functional constipation had significantly more trigger points compared to their non-constipated counterparts. The people with constipation in this study also had a higher consumption of fat and dairy products and were less physically active than non-constipated participants.

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2009 Mar;48(3):294-8. Bowel habits and toilet training in a diverse population of children. Wald ER 1, Di Lorenzo C , Cipriani L , Colborn DK , Burgers R , Wald A . Developed with a Nurse, & Bladder and Bowel Consultant from the NHS, the Femmeze could help you to better manage your condition in a discreet and more hygienic way. No longer will women with long or false nails or decreased dexterity have to worry about damaging their vagina in the process of rectocele repair either! Did you know that your diaphragm and your pelvic floor are linked like a piston? It’s true! As I mentioned in a previous article, if you actively stop your diaphragm from moving (AKA hold your breath), then you are effectively stopping your pelvic floor muscles from relaxing (AKA allowing you to poop). Our blog has a ton of great articles on everything from understanding pelvic floor movement to learning how to poop the right way and all of our therapists can help teach you how to breathe effectively. PHRC is also offering individualized movement sessions, hosted by Karah Charette, DPT. Karah is a pelvic floor physical therapist at the Berkeley and San Francisco locations. She is certified in classical mat and reformer Pilates, as well as a registered 200 hour Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher. There are 30 min and 60 min sessions options where you can: (1) Consult on what type of Pilates or yoga class would be appropriate to participate in (2) Review ways to modify poses to fit your individual needs and (3) Create a synthesis of your home exercise program into a movement flow. To schedule a 1-on-1 appointment call us at (510) 922-9836 Clinicians point out that the squatting position is more natural for full elimination of the bowel (defecation, or pooping) and can help avoid colon disease, constipation, haemorrhoids, pelvic floor issues and similar ailments.Bharucha AE, Dunivan G, Goode PS, et al. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and classification of fecal incontinence: state of the science summary for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) workshop. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2015;110(1):127–136. Using the Femmeze has made an unbelievable difference, I don't feel like I am giving birth any more. When I use the femmeze I can hear like a 'whooshing' noise and the I go easily it has drastically changed my life. I can't believe that something so simple is so effective. I use femmese anywhere I need to, at home or at other places when I go out. It has changed my life it is very effective, the design is brilliant making it easy to insert.