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 to this question depends on the source of the pain. There’s lots of different reasons as to why women experience …
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 Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine. It sounds like you’re having pelvic organ prolapse or, if the bladder’s falling into the vagina …
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 of John Hopkins medicine. Well, the question is very variable. I would definitely recommend seeing your general OB/GYN – you …
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 of pelvic floor problems like organ prolapse don’t understand what causes them. It’s important for women to understand that they …
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 lifting weights). She said it was more important for me to be healthy. Should I get a second opinion regarding …
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 or longer, with no problems. I didn’t realize that there could be leakage issues. How do I continue to keep …
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 John Hopkins medicine. The short answer is no. Having another child after a posterior repair, also known as a rectocele …
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. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine. There are two different types …
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 Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine. Well, there are lots of different options. The first …
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 medicine. Absolutely, it is! You can even use tampons to help facilitate your exercises if you can feel the tampon …
