Virtual Pelvic Floor Therapy for Perimenopause and Menopause Support
[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJidXR0b24tYm94LWliJTIyJTNFJTBBJTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJidXR0b24tbGVmLWliJTIyJTNFJTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjIlMkZzY2hlZHVsZSUyRiUyMiUzRUNPTlRBQ1QlMjBVUyUzQyUyRmElM0UlM0MlMkZkaXYlM0UlMEElM0NkaXYlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmJ1dHRvbi1yaWdodC1pYiUyMiUzRSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyJTJGdGVsZWhlYWx0aCUyRiUyMiUzRUJPT0slMjBWSVJUVUFMJTIwQVBQT0lOVE1FTlQlMjBOT1clM0MlMkZhJTNFJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679638774444{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”ib-new-row-hero-sec3 ib-sj-bnr2″][vc_single_image image=”21680″ img_size=”large” css=”.vc_custom_1680344360431{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1648465816272{background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” el_id=”hide-pad” el_class=”ib-sec2″][vc_row el_class=”ib-sj-sym”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”services-body-text”]Menopause encompasses more than just hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Despite being a common phase affecting roughly half of the population, menopause is often misunderstood, both by the public and many healthcare providers. This gap in knowledge can lead to unnecessary suffering, as many individuals are not fully informed about effective treatments.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724067604813{padding-top: 15px !important;}” el_class=”services-body-text”]Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, typically begins in a person’s 40s, with menopause itself usually occurring in the early 50s. While systemic symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes are well-known, many people also experience less obvious but equally impactful genitourinary symptoms. These can include painful intercourse, urinary urgency, frequent urination, leakage, burning sensations, recurrent vaginal and urinary tract infections, and vaginal dryness. Collectively, these symptoms are part of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Additionally, many women experience pelvic floor dysfunction, which affects nearly 50% of women by their 50s and can overlap with GSM symptoms.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724067613214{padding-top: 15px !important;}” el_class=”services-body-text”]While systemic hormonal therapy is commonly used to manage menopause symptoms, it may not address the specific needs of those experiencing GSM. The North American Menopause Society recommends the use of vaginal estrogen as an effective treatment for alleviating GSM symptoms and improving quality of life.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1650704644295{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}” el_class=”ib-new-symptoms-text-head”][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”services-body-text” el_id=”banner-para”]Menopause encompasses more than just hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Despite being a common phase affecting roughly half of the population, menopause is often misunderstood, both by the public and many healthcare providers. This gap in knowledge can lead to unnecessary suffering, as many individuals are not fully informed about effective treatments.
Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, typically begins in a person’s 40s, with menopause itself usually occurring in the early 50s. While systemic symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes are well-known, many people also experience less obvious but equally impactful genitourinary symptoms. These can include painful intercourse, urinary urgency, frequent urination, leakage, burning sensations, recurrent vaginal and urinary tract infections, and vaginal dryness. Collectively, these symptoms are part of the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Additionally, many women experience pelvic floor dysfunction, which affects nearly 50% of women by their 50s and can overlap with GSM symptoms.
While systemic hormonal therapy is commonly used to manage menopause symptoms, it may not address the specific needs of those experiencing GSM. The North American Menopause Society recommends the use of vaginal estrogen as an effective treatment for alleviating GSM symptoms and improving quality of life.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1679659885866{background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”ib-sj-sep”][vc_separator el_width=”80″ el_class=”ib-sj-seperator”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”ib-sj-gsm ib-am-img-sec5″][vc_row el_class=”ib-pelvic-row5″][vc_column width=”1/2″ el_class=”ib-bladder-symp”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”services-body-text ib-sj-diff”]Differential Diagnosis:
GSM or Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) can overlap and include:
- Urinary urgency, frequency, burning, nocturia
- Feelings of bladder or pelvic pressure
- Painful sex
- Diminished or absent orgasm
- Difficulty evacuating stool
- Vulvovaginal pain and burning
- Pain with sitting
Without appropriate medical management, all women may eventually experience symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Many are unaware that a pelvic floor physical and occupational therapy evaluation can be highly beneficial for addressing the musculoskeletal issues contributing to their discomfort. Combining pelvic floor physical and occupational therapy with medical treatments can be crucial for improving sexual enjoyment and resolving urinary and bowel problems.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724068284168{padding-top: 30px !important;}” el_class=”services-body-text”]Virtual pelvic floor therapy for menopause—contact us to get started![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1724070231293{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-right: 135px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 135px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}” el_id=”left-shift-this” el_class=”hide-pad”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”services-body-text ib-sj-tell”]
Why didn’t someone tell me?
This question is asked frequently. It’s important to note that the term “Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause” (GSM) only became officially recognized in 2014. Advocacy from leading medical societies aimed to educate the healthcare community about the unique hormonal needs of the genitourinary tract. While pelvic floor physical and occupational therapy is gaining recognition, there remains a significant gap in awareness and the availability of qualified practitioners to support those experiencing these symptoms.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”ib-pelvic-row5″ css=”.vc_custom_1679655548293{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row gap=”35″ el_class=”ib-pelvic-row1″ css=”.vc_custom_1679655713111{padding-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ el_class=”ib-bladder-symp” css=”.vc_custom_1680088726856{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”services-body-text services-body-text-links”]FACTS
From: https://www.letstalkmenopause.org/further-reading
- Every day, approximately 6,000 women reach menopause.
- In the United States, around 50 million women are currently navigating menopause.
- About 84% of women experience genital, sexual, and urinary discomfort related to menopause, which often does not resolve without intervention, yet fewer than 25% seek assistance.
- An estimated 80% of OB-GYN residents acknowledge feeling inadequately prepared to address menopause-related issues.
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is clinically identified in 90% of postmenopausal women, yet only one-third report experiencing symptoms in surveys.
- Barriers to treatment include women needing to initiate discussions about their symptoms, a belief that these issues are simply part of aging, and a failure to connect symptoms with menopause.
- Only 13% of healthcare providers routinely inquire about menopause-related symptoms with their patients.
- Even after a diagnosis of GSM, many women remain untreated. This is partly due to healthcare providers’ reluctance to prescribe treatments and patients’ concerns about the safety of topical vaginal therapies, despite evidence showing that GSM significantly affects quality of life.
During menopause, individuals are particularly susceptible to frequent vaginal and urinary tract infections due to:
- pH and tissue changes
- incomplete bladder emptying
- pelvic organ prolapse compromising urinary function
Recurrent infections are a major contributor to pelvic floor dysfunction. It’s crucial to address these infections promptly, as ongoing visceral-somatic input from untreated infections can lead to increased pain and further dysfunction even after the infection has been resolved. Without appropriate hormone therapy, infections may persist, leading to severe consequences. Untreated infections can cause unprovoked pain, make sexual activity difficult or impossible, and undiagnosed urinary tract infections (UTIs) may progress to kidney issues and other serious complications.
We recommend consulting with a menopause specialist to effectively monitor, prevent, and treat Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) since these issues are both significant and manageable. It’s important to normalize discussions about GSM; there’s no need for embarrassment. With appropriate care, individuals can lead fulfilling lives. Combining virtual pelvic floor physical and occupational therapy with medical management is essential for optimal results.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1713423935530{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-image: url(https://pelvicpainrehab.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rectangle-6.png?id=22011) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_id=”hide-pad”][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1601783311230{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”text-treat”]Treatment:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648538349801{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}” el_class=”green-for-white”]How We Can Help You[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” el_class=”ib-bladder-how-we-help”][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”8313″ img_size=”700×537″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724068956746{padding-right: 135px !important;}” el_class=”services-text-white”]If you’re experiencing sexual dysfunction, it’s beneficial to consult a pelvic floor physical and occupational therapists online. They can assess whether any issues with your pelvic floor are contributing to your symptoms. During your initial virtual evaluation, the therapist will review your medical history, including previous diagnoses, treatments, and their effectiveness. They understand that many patients feel frustrated by the time they seek help.
The therapist will examine your nerves, muscles, joints, tissues, and movement patterns. After the assessment, they will discuss the findings with you and set both short-term and long-term therapy goals. Typically, physical and occupational therapy sessions occur once or twice a week over a period of approximately 12 weeks. Your therapist will also coordinate with other specialists on your treatment team and provide you with a personalized home exercise program. Our goal is to support your recovery and help you achieve the best possible quality of life.
Get virtual pelvic floor therapy for menopause. Book your online consultation today!
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