I'm guessing many of us are having problems with weakening pelvic floors. Either having kids *or* having a hysterectomy seems to be detrimental in this regard.

I spent lots of time trying Kegels, but was underwhelmed with the results. It was great in the bedroom, but did not seem to help with "other" functions at all.

When I started taking estrogen/HRT, I expected that to help. Was again disappointed. I started Googling for any sort of remedy that worked. I ran across the idea of taking pumpkin seed extract. AZO has a product called Go-Less that contains it but I am using a different brand. Enzymatic used to make one but stopped. I have one that has pumpkin seed and some other herbs as well that I get off of Amazon. Some of the concoctions have soy isoflavones, some don't. I don't know what to think of that component. I tend to avoid soy in general. Some people buy pure pumpkin seed oil without any of the other herbals.

I was pleasantly surprised that these supplements actually work to a fair extent. Now I can sneeze and not have a disaster. Some activities are still not a good idea for me. I would not do jumping jacks without a Poise pad or something like that in place. If I get sick and throw up... uh, well I'm gonna be changing clothes. I absolutely hate this. I don't look or feel old at 46. I've been examined and I don't have anything seriously stretched out, prolapsed, or otherwise physically abnormal going on. It's age related pelvic floor weakening. Very bad for the ego. X(

I saw someone posting on the old group archives about these problems and figured I should mention my experiences in case anyone can benefit from it.