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!

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

Today’s Pint:

• 100% will have one tonight :D

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