WHAT ARE PFDs?

Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) are a variety of conditions that are associated with weakened pelvic floor muscle and nerve function. PFDs affecting most people fall into four categories: Bladder Control Problems, Bowel Control Problems, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, and Sexual Dysfunction.

WHAT IS THE PELVIC FLOOR?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments and connective tissue and nerves in the lowest part of the pelvis. It supports a host of organs such as the bladder and rectum. The pelvic floor also supports sexual and reproductive organs such as the prostate in men and the uterus and vagina in women. The pelvic floor is vital to proper sensation and function of these organs, and requires all of its parts to work together.

Pelex is building a digital health platform that brings clinically validated, non-invasive solutions into the patient’s home, solving the access and delivery of care issues that plague most patients today.  The foundation of the platform will be our connected device, which will both diagnose and treat the patient's pelvic floor dysfunction. The device will offer two types of therapy and connect to a telehealth platform to allow a healthcare provider to remotely monitor the patient’s progress and conduct a telehealth visit.  A supportive community of patients, providers, and health advocates will empower patients to maintain their therapy for long term treatment.