Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 11, I will give you a rundown of the top takeaways from each presenter at PelviCon this year!

Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast - Episode 11: What I Learned at PelviCon 2023

Episode 11 Recap:

Endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, pudendal neuralgia are commonly seen together in patients with pelvic pain
600k hysterectomies are performed each year; 80% for benign reasons like pain
Prehab is important for patients undergoing hysterectomies
Health is more than physical which is why we may ask about:
Sleep/rest/recovery
Movement/fitness
Work or daily activities that contribute to the household
Parenting/caregiving
Relationships
Nourishment
Pleasure
Sexual shame isn’t a YOU problem, it is a society problem
Anal pleasure isn’t just for gay men and should be discussed with patients as appropriate if that is something they are interested in
Erectile dysfunction has many causes and they should all be explored including musculoskeletal factors when treating
Be aware of hard doming/coning with diastasis recti - we will help you monitor and manage this
Abdominoplasty may not result in a perfectly flat stomach, it is not the easy or lazy way out, and you cannot always avoid surgery with conservative management
Don’t be afraid of pessaries - they may be super helpful and even temporary
A tight pelvic floor can absolutely cause stress incontinence
Pelvic floor therapy can help with fertility including
Improving pelvic blood flow to reproductive organs
Optimize sexual function
Relieve stress and anxiety with downtraining to nervous system
Post surgical rehab to restore normal pelvic function
Addressing scar tissue and adhesions
Address PF pain dysfunctions that may impact use of transvaginal US during egg retrieval
It is important to consider religious and cultural impact on pelvic floor therapy

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Episode 11: What I Learned at PelviCon 2023