Having a baby is a big change for your body. During pregnancy and birth, the muscles of your core and your pelvic floor stretch, work hard, and become weaker or overworked. After delivery, many parents want to return to exercise, but it…
Pregnancy brings many exciting changes, but it can also place a lot of stress on your body—especially on the pelvic floor. These are the muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that help hold up your bladder, uterus, and bowels. They…
Urinary leaking, also known as urinary incontinence, is something many people feel embarrassed to talk about—especially when it happens after back surgery. But problems with bladder control after a lumbar laminectomy are more common than most people realize. Even though the exact type of…
Urinary leaking after surgery is something many men don’t expect, and even fewer feel comfortable talking about. But after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—a ca common procedure for treating enlarged prostate—changes in bladder control can happen. The good news is that…
Pregnancy brings many exciting changes, but it can also place a lot of stress on your body—especially on the pelvic floor. These are the muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that help hold up your bladder, uterus, and bowels…
Most of us never think about the tiny muscles hidden deep inside our hips and pelvis. But sometimes, one of these muscles can cause surprising problems. One of the most important of these deep muscles is called the obturator internus…
Abdominal bloating and distension are among the most common and distressing complaints seen in gastroenterology and pelvic health practice. For many individuals, these symptoms occur without excessive gas accumulation or underlying disease, making them frustrating and difficult to treat. Increasingly,…
Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the anogenital skin (most commonly the vulva in women) that can lead to symptoms such as itch (pruritus), pain (especially vulvar burning or tearing), dyspareunia (pain with sexual activity), and sexual dysfunction. Typical clinical appearance…
Sexual health is an essential part of women’s overall well-being and quality of life. Beyond intimacy, emerging research shows that sexual health is closely linked to both physical and emotional health—and may even play a role in longevity. Sexual Health…
Returning to running after pregnancy requires patience, preparation, and guidance. Pregnancy and delivery bring remarkable changes to the body, particularly the pelvic floor, abdominal wall, and connective tissue systems that provide support and stability during high-impact activities. Understanding how to…
