Are you peeing all day and never feel empty? You go to the bathroom but the urge doesn’t go away or it’s back in 15 minutes. The urge is so strong you feel like your bladder is going to explode but when you pee it’s just a trickle and would barely fill a shot glass. 

One of the most common (and least talked about) issues I see is vulvar discomfort — itching, burning, dryness, or pain with intimacy. What many women don’t realize is that these symptoms are often connected to one powerful hormone: estrogen.

As a pelvic health physical therapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of women preparing their bodies for birth and know what it takes to have a smooth birth and recovery. Labor requires strength, mobility, endurance, and body awareness. 

Hi! I’m a pelvic health physical therapist from The Fit Pelvis, and I want to help clear up some confusion around pelvic floor treatments.

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