75% OF WOMEN AGES 18-59 EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE PELVIC HEALTH ISSUES IN THE PAST YEAR ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY BY ORIGIN AND IPSOS
PR Newswire
LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2024
Yet More Than 9 in 10 Did Not Receive a Related Diagnosis
LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin, the leading nationwide provider of pelvic floor and women's health physical therapy, today released the "2024 Origin Pelvic Health Study," conducted by market research firm Ipsos and made possible by funding organized by Rise Together Ventures.
The study reveals a hidden pelvic health crisis among women ages 18-59, not just for Gen X women, but also a shockingly high number of Millennials as young as 27. Reported symptoms include bladder and bowel issues, sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain. The study captures the prevalence and impact of untreated symptoms and the lack of care women report receiving for these symptoms in the U.S.
"This study demonstrates what has been lurking in the shadows for generations: women experience pelvic health issues of epidemic proportions, and yet the vast majority are not getting the care they need or deserve," says Origin CEO and Co-founder Carine Carmy. "This lack of care is exacerbating their physical and mental health — as one example, people with urinary incontinence experience higher rates of anxiety and depression. The good news is that a solution exists in pelvic floor physical therapy."
Full study results can be downloaded at theoriginway.com/2024-pelvic-health-study
Most Women Experience Multiple Symptoms
The data in this section is from 612 women ages 18 to 59
Childbirth Increases Likelihood of Symptoms
The data in this section is from 112 women ages 18 to 59 who have given birth in the past five years (referred to here as "postpartum")
Women Reveal Massive Gaps in Prenatal and Postpartum Care
The data in this section is from 112 women ages 18 to 59 who have given birth in the past five years (referred to here as "postpartum")
Symptoms Worsen in Perimenopause and Menopause
The data in this section is from 139 women aged 18 to 59 who are in perimenopause or menopause
"Many of the symptoms reported can be directly caused by pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD)," explains Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, Head of Clinical Quality & Education at Origin. "PFD occurs when the muscles that span the base of the pelvis are unable to contract, relax, or engage in coordinated movement necessary to support healthy bowel, bladder, and sexual function. Pelvic floor physical therapy is a first-line, evidence-based treatment for PFD." At Origin, 9 out of 10 of patients report an improvement in pelvic floor symptoms.
About Origin
Origin is the nationwide leader in pelvic floor and women's health physical therapy, with virtual care in 50 states, 17 clinics, and 41M covered lives. We support full body needs for women and all people with vaginal anatomy through every stage of life, serving over 30,000 patients to date with an Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 98.
Methodology and Sample
This survey was conducted by Ipsos between January 11-22, 2024, for Origin using the probability-based KnowledgePanel®. This poll is based on a representative probability sample of 612 women ages 18-59 in the United States and has a margin of error +/- 5.0 percentage points at the 95% confidence level for all respondents. This survey includes an oversample of 112 women in the United States ages 18-59 who reported giving birth in the last 5 years. The margin of error for the recently pregnant respondent sample is +/- 9.8 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.
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