Pelvic Health

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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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How To Relieve Pelvic Pain

Many women who have experienced menstrual cramps are told to get relief by taking a hot bath or using a warm compress on their belly. And there’s some truth to ...
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Symptoms

Sadly, too many women with pelvic floor dysfunction suffer in silence. Sometimes this is because they are too embarrassed to get treatment. But lack of knowledge is just as big ...
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Where to Get a Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) Diagnosis

Where to Get a Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) DiagnosisPelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common yet under-reported condition that affects women of all ages. Conditions like incontinence, endometriosis and organ ...
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Vaginoplasty Surgery Information

Cosmetic gynecological surgery is in growing demand, and pelvic doctors are often asked about vaginal rejuvenation. As such, the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and the International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) are ...
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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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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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Risk factors for pelvic floor disorder: Nerve Damage. What nerves are affected?

Question: “What are the risk factors for pelvic floor disorders, or nerve damage, and which nerves are affected?” Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington ...
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What can be done for levator ani syndrome?

Question: What can be done for levator ani syndrome? Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., part of John Hopkins medicine.  Think about levator ...
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Will a Hysterectomy solve my Pelvic Floor Problems?

Question: If you had a hysterectomy, wouldn’t that get rid of the issues, if all affected areas were removed? Answer from Dr. Daniel Gruber, urogynecologist from Sibley Memorial Hospital in ...

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