Quick answer: Menopause lowers oestrogen, which weakens the pelvic floor muscles and tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. This can lead to urinary incontinence, vaginal dryness, and pelvic organ prolapse. You can protect pelvic health with pelvic floor exercises, weight management, and medical options like vaginal oestrogen. StarFormer offers non-invasive pelvic floor strengthening for menopausal women.
Key takeaways
Menopause is a natural phase, typically between ages 45 and 55, that brings many changes to the body. One that often goes overlooked is its effect on pelvic floor health, the network of muscles and tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum.
Menopause marks the end of the reproductive years and is defined as 12 consecutive months without a period. It happens in three stages: perimenopause (the transition, when hormones fluctuate and periods become irregular), menopause (12 months without a period), and postmenopause (the years after).
Oestrogen helps maintain the strength and elasticity of pelvic floor muscles and tissues. As oestrogen declines around menopause, several effects can follow:
| Change | Effect on the pelvic floor |
| Muscle weakness | Less support for the pelvic organs |
| Tissue atrophy | Thinner, less resilient tissue in the pelvic region |
| Urinary incontinence | Leaks during laughing, sneezing, or exercise |
| Vaginal dryness | Discomfort and added stress on the pelvic floor |
| Pelvic organ prolapse | The bladder, uterus, or rectum may descend |
The link shows up clearly in local data. In a Singapore National University Hospital study of 1,119 mid-life women, postmenopausal women were 4.4 times more likely to have urge urinary incontinence than premenopausal women. As oestrogen falls, the pelvic floor needs more support.
Menopause brings changes, but there are practical ways to manage them:
At Avantir Wellness, we offer StarFormer by Fotona, a non-invasive high-intensity Tesla magnetic stimulation (HITS) therapy that stimulates the pelvic floor and back muscles to build strength and endurance, supporting better bladder control. You remain fully clothed and seated on the IntimaWave chair, which has built-in applicators in the seat and backrest. The therapy is gentle, quick, and needs no preparation, making it a convenient option. It is used for stress, urge, mixed, and faecal incontinence, postpartum rehabilitation, and pelvic floor rehabilitation after surgery.
To find out whether StarFormer is suitable for you, book a consultation with our team:
📍 451 Joo Chiat Rd, #02-13/14 Katong Point, Singapore 427664
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Pelvic floor muscle therapy focuses on the group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel and womb. It is designed to support the strength and coordination of these muscles, which can weaken after pregnancy, childbirth, menopause or with age. Approaches range from guided exercises to technology-assisted sessions, and a professional assessment helps match the right approach to your needs.
Many women consider pelvic floor therapy if they experience bladder leakage, a sense of heaviness, or reduced core stability, often after childbirth or around menopause. It can also be part of general wellbeing for those wanting to support this area proactively. Because every situation is different, a professional assessment is the best way to understand whether and how it could help you.
This depends on the approach. Guided sessions may focus on technique and exercises, while technology-assisted options such as StarFormer use electromagnetic stimulation to prompt the pelvic floor muscles to contract while you remain clothed and seated. Sessions are non-invasive and require no downtime. Your Avantir coach will explain what to expect and tailor the plan to your goals.
Most approaches are designed to be gentle and non-invasive. Technology-assisted sessions such as StarFormer are typically described as a tingling or tapping sensation as the muscles contract, rather than something painful, and you stay fully clothed. If anything feels uncomfortable, you can pause at any time. Your coach will guide the intensity to keep the experience manageable.
This varies from person to person and depends on your starting point and goals, so there is no single answer. Many approaches work best as a course over several weeks, since muscle strength builds gradually with consistency. An Avantir coach can outline a suitable plan after an assessment and adjust it based on how you respond over time.
