In my book I say it time and again. You need to advocate for yourself. But what does that mean? And how exactly do you do it? At its simplest, advocating for yourself means making sure your doctor has all the information they need to provide helpful treatment. It is less about being pushy and […]
The following are excerpts from the preface of Kegels Are Not Going to Fix This. Leaking urine and feces. Organs protruding from our bodies. Painful intercourse. Chronic discomfort. Pelvic floor disorders are medical problems resulting in diminished quality of life for one in three women around the world. Though pelvic floor disorders are common, they […]
Voices for PFD is the best public facing website on pelvic floor disorders. It was created by the American Urogynecologic Society. All advice is evidence-based and trustworthy. UpToDate has excellent summary articles on pelvic floor disorders, regularly updated to include the latest research. The following links go to free, public facing summaries. Fecal incontinence Urinary […]
What exactly is the pelvic floor anyway? The female pelvis is as complex as it is beautiful. There are many demands placed on this region of our bodies. It needs to be strong and elastic. It needs to be closed to support our organs and open wide enough to give birth. As I did the […]