Alphabetical Index of Articles on Women's Sexual, Pelvic Floor, and Reproductive Health

Symptoms We Treat for Pelvic and Abdominal Post Surgical Conditions:

We can help with just about any pelvic or abdominal post surgical conditions that you may be experiencing, and help reduce the associated pain and discomfort. Our licensed therapists are experts in dealing with a wide variety of symptoms that can make recovery difficult. These include:

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 and occupational 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 uterus. It is a common type of surgery for women in the United States.

• Hysterectomy is used to treat many women’s health conditions including:
• Uterine fibroids (this is the most common reason for hysterectomy)
• Endometriosis (although it states this on ACOG, it is more correct for this to state Adenomyosis, which is endometriosis in the uterus. Please be clear -- a  hysterectomy is NOT a cure for endometriosis).
• Pelvic support problems (such as uterine prolapse)
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Gynecologic cancer