Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. Strong pelvic floor muscles give you control over your bladder and bowel. Weakened pelvic floor muscles mean your internal organs are not fully supported, and you may have difficulty controlling the release of urine.
Pelvic floor weakness and incontinence in men
Like women, men also suffer from incontinence related to pelvic floor weakness. Invasive pelvic surgeries such as prostatectomy or bladder surgery can, unfortunately, result in incontinence or erectile dysfunction. Smoking, prostate issues, obesity, family history, and even neurological disorders can also lead to incontinence in men.
Incontinence in men manifests itself in a small amount of leakage during workouts, heavy physical activity, or at the end of the day. Those with a chronic cough or obesity are at greater risk, as these issues can put pressure on the bladder and lead to stress-induced incontinence. Some men suffer from what is known as “urge incontinence,” which is to say, the need to urinate frequently or leakage issues when their bladder is full.