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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thefitpelvis
- Feb 9
- 2 min
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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thefitpelvis
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Sex after chemo feels different
Why is sex painful after chemo or radiation? Pain with vaginal penetration is called dyspareunia and occurs with more than just...
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thefitpelvis
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Making Changes One Day at a Time
It’s important to start your year out on a good note. It can be discouraging at times for those of us who look at a list of things we...
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thefitpelvis
- Dec 29, 2022
- 3 min
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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thefitpelvis
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
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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thefitpelvis
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Are you running to the bathroom all day long?
Understanding Urgency Do you always feel a strong urge to urinate and don’t think you will make it to the bathroom in time? Does this...
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thefitpelvis
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
What's irritating your bladder?
Have you been experiencing pain in or around your bladder, having urgency or frequency with urination, or do you have the sensation of...
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thefitpelvis
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
My doctor told me I have lichens sclerosis
Lichen Sclerosis: What is It? Are you familiar with this condition? It’s a skin condition which primarily affects the tissues of the...
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thefitpelvis
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Oct 6, 2022
- 2 min
Clear as mud
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment or received the results of a test that your medical provider performed but have no idea what...
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thefitpelvis
- Sep 22, 2022
- 2 min
Understanding Prostate Enlargement
Are you a male experiencing symptoms of hesitant or weak urine flow? Do you also notice interrupted urine stream, urgency to urinate or...
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thefitpelvis
- Sep 8, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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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thefitpelvis
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Jul 28, 2022
- 2 min
Should I be concerned about pain in the front of my pelvis if I am pregnant?
Pubic symphysis is the joint on the front of the pelvis where the two sides of the pelvis meet. At the meeting point of the two sides,...
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thefitpelvis
- Jul 14, 2022
- 4 min
Is it okay to return to running after my baby is born?
Are you eager to return to running? Most runners I know are ready to get back to running the day after their baby is born. However,...
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thefitpelvis
- Jun 30, 2022
- 2 min
Are my organs falling out?
I’ve heard women comment that they felt like their organs are falling out ever since they had a baby. Is this a real phenomenon? Do...
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thefitpelvis
- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
If I only have a bowel movement every 3 days am I constipated?
Constipation is a diagnosis to describe either painful bowel movements or infrequent bowel movements. Many individuals with constipation...
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thefitpelvis
- Jun 2, 2022
- 2 min
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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