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About 20-80% of women between the ages of 40-50 develop uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that can range in size growing inside the uterine wall. If they get larger, they can bulge into the uterine cavity or even project outside the uterus. Many women do not have symptoms, though, if there are, they…
Have you ever felt a bulge when sitting down or when trying to use the bathroom? Or felt a heaviness at your vaginal entrance when trying to go for a run? You may be a candidate for a pessary. What exactly is a pessary? It is a prosthetic device inserted into the vagina that can…
June is Pride Month! Individuals have been using various practices for decades to express gender identity. It’s only in recent decades that gender affirming surgery is a possibility. The pelvis is intricately involved with gender affirming surgery which was discussed in a past blog. Pelvic health physical therapists are critical before and after these surgeries,…
So, you had a C-section. Now what? There are various reasons why doctors decide a c-section is the best way to deliver. The doctor’s goal is for both mom and baby to be healthy and alive. About 33% of women end up having a C-section. Whatever the reason, it is still a big deal, and…
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects 10-15% of the population in the United States, though only 5-7% of adults have actually been diagnosed with the disease. Women are twice as likely to develop IBS compared with men. People younger than 50 are more likely to…