Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic floor problems are more common than most people realize, and many women come to DrTalks after hearing that leaks or pain are just part of having kids or getting older. Leaking when you laugh or exercise, pelvic pain, painful sex, prolapse, recurring UTIs, and recovery after giving birth are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past Kegels. Pelvic health is tied to hormones and menopause, posture and how you breathe, stress and the nervous system, gut health and constipation, and even past trauma held in the body. You'll find conversations on why Kegels aren't the answer for most women, dryness and UTIs in menopause, whether you really need a hysterectomy, and the link between diabetes and pelvic health. Doctors, pelvic floor physical therapists and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on and what helps, from pelvic floor therapy and breathwork to hormone therapy, strength training, hydration and, when needed, procedures.