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If my blood pressure is high during pregnancy do I have preeclampsia?
What is Preeclampsia Preeclampsia is a condition which develops after the 20th week of pregnancy or during the postpartum period. Women...

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May 19, 20222 min read
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Could I develop osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the term used to describe weak brittle bones. New bone growth occurs regularly in the body. ...

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May 5, 20222 min read
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Does breastfeeding cause you pain?
The transition to motherhood comes with many adjustments. Learning what is normal and not normal is key to understanding your body and...

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Apr 21, 20222 min read
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What's the connection between stress and endometriosis?
So what’s the link between stress and endometriosis? Have you been hearing more and more about how managing stress can play a key role in...

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Apr 7, 20223 min read
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Could the food I eat affect my endometriosis pain?
Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition in which endometrial-like tissue develops outside of the uterus. In normal healthy...

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Mar 24, 20222 min read
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Could my pelvic pain be caused by endometriosis?
What is Endometriosis? Pelvic pain certainly is one symptom of endometriosis, but by itself does not necessarily raise concern for...

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Mar 3, 20222 min read
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Ouch, my tailbone hurts!
Have you ever experienced tailbone pain? It could have been right after a fall on your bottom or it could have developed without a...

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Feb 17, 20222 min read
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Vaginismus, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, and vestibulodynia
Do any of these words look familiar to you? Maybe you have come across all of them or some of them in your internet searches to better...

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Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Do men have a pelvic floor?
Yes! Men have a pelvic floor and it does all the same things that the pelvic floor does for women. Everyone needs the pelvic floor...

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Jan 13, 20222 min read
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Is holiday eating wreaking havoc on your bowels?
The sudden changes in diet that come with eating during the holidays can throw off your bowels and GI (gastrointestinal) system. Not to...

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Dec 23, 20212 min read
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Will my bladder symptoms worsen if I have a drink over the holidays?
Planning to have any alcohol over the holidays? If you have had any issues with your bladder recently, keep in mind alcohol is...

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Nov 25, 20212 min read
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Can itching in my vulvar region being something other than a yeast infection?
Lichen Sclerosus. Are you familiar with this condition? It’s a skin condition which primarily affects the tissues of the genital and anal...

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Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Why does it hurt to urinate?
Have you experienced symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)? Common symptoms include burning with urination, pelvic pressure,...

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Nov 11, 20212 min read
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How often should I pee?
The typical bladder can hold 400-600 ml of urine. A better understanding of 600 ml is 20.29 ounces. Most of us have picked up a 20...

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Nov 4, 20212 min read
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Leaking when you jump is scary!
As I stated in a previous blog, leaking urine during daily activities is not something you have to live with the rest of your life. Many...

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Oct 28, 20214 min read
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Understanding how my breast cancer medications can affect my sex life
Two medications used to treat breast cancer are tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors. Both of these medications are considered endocrine...

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Oct 21, 20211 min read
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Why does it hurt to have sex after childbirth?
This is a complaint for some women that I hear as a pelvic health therapist. It is common for some women to experience pain with sex...

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Oct 14, 20212 min read
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Physical Therapy After Breast Reconstruction
Most people recognize the need for physical therapy following an episode of low back pain, a knee injury or even after a shoulder surgery....

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Oct 7, 20212 min read
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Need guidelines to start a new exercise program?
Are you ready to start a new exercise program, but don’t know where to start? Before you get started, make sure you have clearance from...

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Sep 30, 20212 min read
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Are you experiencing frequent urinary tract infections(UTIs)?
Are you experiencing frequent urinary tract infections? Have you ever considered testing your vagina’s pH? A pH scale is used to specify...

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Sep 23, 20211 min read
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