Hormonal Birth Control and Vulvodynia – Part 2: Hormonal Intrauterine Devices (IUD) This article takes a looks at intrauterine devices (IUDs) and it’s potential effect on vulvodynia, or vulvar pain. Intrauterine devices, also called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), have become more and more popular as a birth control method in the United States due to high efficacy, […]
What do Breastfeeding women need and want? Let’s take a closer look. You’ve had your bundle of joy and you’re working out the kinks of having a new baby in your life and feeding them the best you can. From breastfeeding to return to exercise, there are many challenges that new moms must navigate. There […]
We Take a Look at Combined Methods of Hormonal Birth Control and Vulvodynia In this three part series, we will explore the effects of hormonal contraceptive methods and their relationship with vulvodynia. What is Hormonal Birth Control? Hormonal birth control methods, such as birth control pills, patches, injections, rings and hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs), work by […]
Are You Suffering From Chronic Overlapping Pelvic Pain Conditions? We Can Help! Part 1: Endometriosis and Vulvodynia Chronic pelvic pain, sometimes abbreviated to “CPP”, is defined as “pain in the abdomen or pelvis for at least 14 days per month and severe enough to cause functional limitations” by a recent literature review of chronic pelvic […]
Discover the Ways Urinary Incontinence and Weight Are Linked Today, let’s delve into the intricacies of bladder leakage, commonly known as urinary incontinence (UI) Balancing health and weight involves various factors, both intrinsic and extrinsic, making it a complex aspect of well-being. As a pivotal metric for assessing health, weight is not only a symptom […]
Did You Know That Proper Footwear Can Improve Your Running Mechanics and Pelvic Floor Health? How Do My Feet Impact My Pelvic Floor When I Run? If you are a runner, you tend to look for ways to improve your running. If you’re thinking about starting up or returning to running, it can feel intimidating […]
What Do Updated Endometriosis Guidelines Mean to You? A variety of treatments are available for endometriosis and its symptoms. They include pharmacological treatments, surgical treatments, acupuncture, electrotherapy, nutritional changes, psychological therapies and of course, pelvic floor physical therapy. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that Endometriosis affects 190 million (10%) of women of reproductive age […]
Learn about low intensity shockwave therapy for painful intercourse (dyspareunia) Our team at Femina Physical Therapy is committed to providing the highest level of evidence-based care. That is why we are conducting a research study to determine the effectiveness of low intensity shockwave therapy for painful intercourse, or dyspareunia as it is known clinically. We […]
Muscles And Potty Training, What’s the Connection? Red flags to spot once your child starts potty training, how to prevent poor habits from forming, and when to see a pelvic floor physical therapist Believe it or not children can show signs of a pelvic floor dysfunction like adults AND show similar signs and symptoms. Pelvic […]
Learn All About Pilates and the Pelvic Floor And How Pilates Can Strengthen the Pelvic Floor A modified Pilates program can be a fantastic way to improve the strength of the pelvic floor muscles. A 2018 study by Lausen et al. had clients attend weekly one-hour Pilates classes over the course of six weeks. These […]
