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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
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Could the food I eat affect my endometriosis pain?
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition in which endometrial-like tissue develops outside of the uterus. In normal healthy...
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thefitpelvis
Mar 3, 20222 min read
Could my pelvic pain be caused by endometriosis?
What is Endometriosis? Pelvic pain certainly is one symptom of endometriosis, but by itself does not necessarily raise concern for...
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thefitpelvis
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Ouch, my tailbone hurts!
Have you ever experienced tailbone pain? It could have been right after a fall on your bottom or it could have developed without a...
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thefitpelvis
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Vaginismus, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, and vestibulodynia
Do any of these words look familiar to you? Maybe you have come across all of them or some of them in your internet searches to better...
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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
Dec 23, 20212 min read
Is holiday eating wreaking havoc on your bowels?
The sudden changes in diet that come with eating during the holidays can throw off your bowels and GI (gastrointestinal) system. Not to...
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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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thefitpelvis
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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thefitpelvis
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Why does it hurt to have sex after childbirth?
This is a complaint for some women that I hear as a pelvic health therapist. It is common for some women to experience pain with sex...
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thefitpelvis
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Physical Therapy After Breast Reconstruction
Most people recognize the need for physical therapy following an episode of low back pain, a knee injury or even after a shoulder surgery....
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