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The Pelvis Project Podcast
Welcome to The Pelvis Project Podcast! Join hosts, Megan Bengtson and Roxi Roberts, two pelvic floor physical therapists who are passionate about spreading pelvic health awareness and starting conversations surrounding the truth behind genuine health and imperfect wellness. They’re on a mission to educate, guide, and encourage you, and they believe that joyfully navigating your journey IS possible, no matter the season of life you’re in.
Our health and well-being extends far beyond just the physical aspect. Getting to know and really understand ourselves on a deeper level is powerful, and in turn, this will overflow into every area of our lives. Megan and Roxi are excited to be starting this conversation, and can’t wait to have you join along for the ride. And of course - don’t forget to take a deep breath and relax your pelvic floor!
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The Pelvis Project Podcast
29. Enhancing Vaginal Health During Menopause: The Role of Pelvic Floor Therapy
Today’s episode is covering a pretty hot topic - menopause!
As women, we will ALL be experiencing menopause at some point in our lives, so it’s exciting to see it *finally* getting the attention it deserves.
As pelvic floor physical therapists, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative effects of pelvic floor muscle training, combined with vaginal moisturizers. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the role of pelvic floor therapy in managing menopausal symptoms. We’re diving into how genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) affects women, why vaginal moisturizers can be a gamechanger, recent, groundbreaking research done on menopausal women combining pelvic floor therapy + vaginal moisturizer, and more.
Women are continuing to be researched more and more, which is very exciting; up until recently, that wasn’t the case. We’re honored to be part of a field that plays a key role in treatment for periods like postpartum and menopause, and really, long-term wellness!
We recognize that menopause can bring a whole slew of symptoms for the body, but it doesn’t have to feel super discouraging, either. We hope this episode shows you that you CAN navigate this life stage with grace and confidence, and that getting personalized, expert support will go a long way, too!
In today’s episode about enhancing vaginal health during menopause, we’re covering:
- Doing pelvic floor therapy in combination with topical estrogen
- Genitourinary syndrome (GSM) of menopause + how it can affect women during this time
- Benefits of using a vaginal moisturizer
- What a 2020 research study showed for patients doing pelvic floor therapy in combination with vaginal moisturizers
- The importance of seeking pelvic floor therapy during menopause + other major life transitions for women
**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.
Connect with us:
- Follow on Instagram @the.pelvis.project
- Follow Megan on Instagram @kansaspelvichealth
- Follow Roxi on Instagram @goodlifepelvichealth
- Check out Megan's website
- Check out Roxi's website