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After taking a test, my pelvic floor seems healthy! How do I keep it healthy?

Question: “I’m 56 and took your test. My pelvic floor is healthy. It seems that I can jump on a trampoline with my grandson for ages, like half an hour ...
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Would you recommend surgery on a rectocele if you're planning on having another baby?

Question: “Would you recommend surgery on a rectocele if you’re planning to have another baby?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of ...
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Are there ways to have more bladder control?

Question: “Are there ways to have more bladder control when I cough, sneeze or laugh? Eight times out of ten I experience leakage, and it’s really embarrassing.” Answer from Dr. ...
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I'm having bladder leakage when I run and pads are uncomfortable. What options do I have?

Question: “I’m having bladder leakage when I run now. I tried pads but they are so uncomfortable. What other options do I have?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from ...
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Is it safe to do pelvic floor exercises while wearing a tampon?

Question: “Is it safe to do pelvic floor exercises while wearing a tampon?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins ...
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Cystocele & Rectocele: What do these words mean?

Question: “Cystocele and Rectocele – what do these words mean?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine.  A cystocele ...
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Do we really need 8 glasses of water a day?

Question: “Do we really need eight glasses of water a day?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine.  This ...
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Does pelvic organ prolapse cause leakage?

All About Pelvic Organ Prolapse Question: “Does pelvic organ prolapse cause leakage?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine.  ...
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Why/how is lifting a risk factor for pelvic floor disorders?

Question: “Why and how is lifting a risk factor for pelvic floor disorders?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins ...
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Would having my ovaries removed help me gain hormonal stability?

Question: “I had a partial hysterectomy in 2012 where my uterus and tubes were removed. I find I am still having the extreme highs and lows of having a period. ...

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