Do I have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Take the short quiz below by checking all the symptoms that apply to you. 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 CHECKED 3 OR MORE CIRCLES, PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION IS LIKELY.
