Counting on Kegels to manage menopause changes ? It may not be the fix you think. As estrogen levels plunge during the so-called change of life, the pelvic floor muscles that support organs like the bladder, uterus and bowel tend to weaken. Many women turn to Kegel exercises — repeatedly contracting and relaxing these muscles — to strenghten them up, but experts warn that approach can sometimes backfire . “One of the common challenges with the pelvic floor during menopause is that the muscles