Tag Archives: perimenopause

Breastfeeding and Menopause: Hormones, Pelvic Health and the Whole Woman

Breastfeeding and Menopause: Hormones, Pelvic Health and the Whole Woman

Breastfeeding and menopause are very different stages of life, but women can experience some surprisingly similar changes during both. You may notice: Vaginal dryness, irritation or changes in lubrication Pain or discomfort with intercourse Bladder urgency, frequency, leakage or recurrent UTIs Changes in bowel function Changes in libido Poor sleep, mood changes or anxiety Brain

Prolapse: What It Is, What Helps, and When Surgery Is (and Isn’t) the Answer

I was told I have a prolapse… and I honestly didn’t know where to start or whether I’d ever be able to go back to running.” If that sounds familiar, this post is written for you. Pelvic organ prolapse is one of the most common conditions we see at Central Coast Physiolates, Holgate, and one