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Does Botox Relieve Pelvic Pain?

Question: What relieves pelvic pain? Does something like Botox work?  Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine. The answer ...
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What should I do when I am experiencing Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

All About Pelvic Organ Prolapse Question: My pelvic floor is shot. My bladder is in my vagina. What do I do?  Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial ...
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What can I do if I have a short interval between periods?

Question: I am seeing that a period after 15 days isn’t normal. What can I do? Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part ...
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Can You Have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction If You Haven't Given Birth?

Even though pelvic floor dysfunction affects millions of women, far too many women are unaware of the condition and suffer in silence. And many of the women who are aware ...
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My doc said I have stage 3 prolapse & to continue work out. Should I get a 2nd opinion?

Question: “One week ago, my gynecologist told me I have stage three uterine prolapse. She also said for me to continue to exercise (as in to keep running, rowing, and ...
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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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