September is PCOS awareness month and I wanted to chat with you about something that between 8-13% of women deal with but don’t always talk about—Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS. If you’ve ever heard of it or even been diagnosed with it, you know it can be a bit overwhelming. But don’t worry, I’m here …
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Somewhere between 5-17% of women are impacted with vaginismus in the United States. Women who complain of vaginismus related symptoms have pain and/or anxiety with penetration at the vaginal region. There are some women who experience vaginismus in response to an event that may or may not be traumatic. Other women experience vaginismus without any …
The human body is a complex symphony of interconnected systems, each playing a vital role in maintaining overall health. Among these intricate systems, the endocrine system stands out as the conductor, orchestrating the release of hormones that regulate various bodily functions. One often-overlooked area influenced by these hormonal fluctuations is the pelvic floor. In this …
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a topic that we have started hearing more about the past few years. Unfortunately, most of this information is causing fear and worry. Because of this, we want to ensure that we are taking the time to educate on POP and providing information that is useful in helping you navigate …
Both the World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that breastfeeding occur for at least the first 2 years of life. For the first, 6 months of life exclusive breastfeeding is recommended prior to the introduction of solid foods. Unfortunately, a lot of women cease their breastfeeding journey prior to the 6 month …
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November is Bladder Health Awareness Month. Check out these tips and information to help improve your own bladder health by learning about urinary tract infections (UTI). To make your reading a little shorter, we’ll break it up into two broad categories for females and males. If you are feeling adventurous, feel free to read through …
One thing you probably never thought your physical therapist would bring up is the topic of orgasm. Am I right? Well, pelvic health therapists are not just concerned about your bowel and bladder habits. Nope, we want to treat the whole person and sometimes that means asking a few personal things related to intercourse. So, …