May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Did you know that Physical Therapists are an essential member of your interdisciplinary care team? With life expectancy increasing it is becoming more evident that bone health and fall prevention are key to a good quality of life. Osteoporosis is defined as a decrease in bone mass or a change […]
September is Healthy Aging Month! In recognition, this blog will talk about Menopause and how it can affect your genitals and sexual function. What Happens During Menopause? Menopause marks the end of the regular menstrual cycle and the transition to life beyond the reproductive period. Babies born with female anatomy have a set number of […]
September is Healthy Aging Month! Curious about pelvic floor physical therapy for menopause? Read on. You’ve probably already considered a visit to your primary care doctor and your gynecologist. But what about pelvic floor physical therapy for menopause? About 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the US, usually between the ages of 45 and […]
The History of Estrogen Therapy – A Cure for Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Vaginal Discomfort and More? Hello, menopause! If you’re experiencing any of those symptoms, your doctor may have recommended some form of menopausal hormone therapy. But is it safe? When should you start? And which therapy is right for you? Researchers have been trying to […]
Getting back to activities like sex after a hysterectomy can be intimidating. Learn what a hysterectomy is, how it can affect your sexual function, and what pelvic floor physical therapy can do to help. What is a hysterectomy? Acording to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a hysterectomy is surgery to remove the […]
There Are Several Options For Non-Hormonal Treatments for GSM. Some include hormones, while others do not. Today we will review some non-hormone treatment options. As always, consult with your physician to help you make the best decisions regarding your health.
Every person with a uterus will experience menopause during their lifetime. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a term that describes the different genital, sexual, and urinary signs and symptoms that can occur during menopause. The symptoms of GSM can greatly affect quality of life, so it is important to be aware the signs so […]
What are the Links Between Menopause and Pelvic Health? Menopause is a period of life transition for many of us. Today we will review what menopause is and how symptoms can negatively affect pelvic health, including bowel, bladder and sexual function. What Happens During Menopause? Menopause is an important life transition for those with female anatomy, […]
Tips For Scar Management and Desensitization After C-Section Also After Hysterectomy and Other Laparoscopic Procedures After delivery via cesarean section, hysterectomy or other laparoscopic procedure, there will be an incision site that you will have to manage according to the directions of your doctors and nurses to keep the site from becoming infected. Although […]
