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A Conservative Option Worth Understanding in Pelvic Health For patients managing pelvic organ prolapse—where the bladder, uterus, or rectum descends from its normal position—a vaginal pessary can be a valuable part of a conservative management plan. These medical-grade silicone devices are fitted internally to provide structural support to prolapsed organs and can also help reduce…
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is more common than most people realize—and far more treatable than many assume. The condition occurs when the uterus, bladder, or rectum descends into or against the vaginal canal, often as a result of weakened pelvic floor muscles following childbirth, hormonal changes, or simply the passage of time. Symptoms can range…
June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Awareness Month, a time to highlight a condition that affects nearly 50% of women, yet remains widely misunderstood—and often unspoken. Though not life-threatening, pelvic organ prolapse won’t resolve on its own and can seriously affect quality of life if left untreated. What happens in Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic organ…
As women approach perimenopause and menopause, they experience a wide range of physical and hormonal changes. Among the most significant, yet often overlooked, is the impact these life stages have on the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor, a network of muscles that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum, undergoes gradual shifts that can affect a…
Low pressure fitness, or hypopressive, training is an exercise method that includes postural movements and a specialized breathing technique. It was developed in the 1980’s in Europe initially to help treat pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Since then, this exercise technique has jumped in popularity and uses. Similar to yoga and Pilates, in that…