Birth Control Increases Blood Pressure in Some Individuals
Could your birth control pills cause your blood pressure to go up? Research is showing the link between long-term use of estrogen...
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Feb 9, 20232 min read
Keeping pressures under control in pregnancy
Understanding high blood pressure During pregnancy, your blood pressure will be monitored. High blood pressure can develop for many...
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Dec 29, 20223 min read
How to de-clutter your mind
How to manage stress in a busy-paced world Everyone has heard the benefits of managing stress levels. However, putting it into practice...
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Dec 15, 20222 min read
Finding calm in a stressful moment
Sometimes we get stuck in fight or flight. Fight or flight is the body’s response to stress. But what happens when the stressor is...
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Oct 20, 20222 min read
The link between menopause and osteoporosis
How are menopause and osteoporosis connected? During menopause, many of us are familiar with symptoms such as mood changes, hot flashes,...
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thefitpelvis
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Men have a pelvic floor too!
When you hear the term “pelvic floor” most of us probably think we are about to hear information which only pertains to the female...
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thefitpelvis
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Why is it important to understand my cycle?
Your menstrual cycle is controlled by hormonal changes which ultimately lead to the shedding of uterine lining each month, or roughly...
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Aug 11, 20222 min read
I'm so stressed out about my pain
Chronic pain is a term that describes pain that lasts for an extended period of time beyond normal recovery. Chronic pain may develop...
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thefitpelvis
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Can lupus affect my pelvic floor?
What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which your own immune system attacks your body. ...
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thefitpelvis
May 19, 20222 min read
If my blood pressure is high during pregnancy do I have preeclampsia?
What is Preeclampsia Preeclampsia is a condition which develops after the 20th week of pregnancy or during the postpartum period. Women...
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thefitpelvis
May 5, 20222 min read
Could I develop osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the term used to describe weak brittle bones. New bone growth occurs regularly in the body. ...
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thefitpelvis
Apr 21, 20222 min read
Does breastfeeding cause you pain?
The transition to motherhood comes with many adjustments. Learning what is normal and not normal is key to understanding your body and...
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thefitpelvis
Apr 7, 20223 min read
What's the connection between stress and endometriosis?
So what’s the link between stress and endometriosis? Have you been hearing more and more about how managing stress can play a key role in...
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thefitpelvis
Jan 13, 20222 min read
Do men have a pelvic floor?
Yes! Men have a pelvic floor and it does all the same things that the pelvic floor does for women. Everyone needs the pelvic floor...
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thefitpelvis
Nov 25, 20212 min read
Will my bladder symptoms worsen if I have a drink over the holidays?
Planning to have any alcohol over the holidays? If you have had any issues with your bladder recently, keep in mind alcohol is...
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thefitpelvis
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Can itching in my vulvar region being something other than a yeast infection?
Lichen Sclerosus. Are you familiar with this condition? It’s a skin condition which primarily affects the tissues of the genital and anal...
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Nov 11, 20212 min read
Why does it hurt to urinate?
Have you experienced symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Common symptoms include burning with urination, pelvic pressure,...
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thefitpelvis
Nov 4, 20212 min read
How often should I pee?
The typical bladder can hold 400-600 ml of urine. A better understanding of 600 ml is 20.29 ounces. Most of us have picked up a 20...
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thefitpelvis
Oct 28, 20214 min read
Leaking when you jump is scary!
As I stated in a previous blog, leaking urine during daily activities is not something you have to live with the rest of your life. Many...
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thefitpelvis
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Understanding how my breast cancer medications can affect my sex life
Two medications used to treat breast cancer are tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors. Both of these medications are considered endocrine...
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