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Pelvic Issues

Information

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Pudendal Neuralgia

The pudendal nerve supplies the pelvic floor and can be responsible for pain in the rectum, anus, vulva, vagina, urethra, clitoris, mons, penis, or scrotum.  The pain can be on one or both sides and is typically worse with sitting.  For more information on this condition, please click on the following link:
​http://www.pudendalhope.info/node/9
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Interstitial Cystitis/ Painful Bladder Syndrome: Bladder pain, burning, frequent urination,  and urgent need to urinate all worsened by sensitivity to foods or other environmental allergens.

www.voicesforpfd.org/interstitial-cystitis/interstitial-cystitis/
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Pain with Intercourse

Also known as Dyspareunia

Types:
  • Pain with initial penetration
  • Pain throughout entire encounter
  • Pain with deep penetration
  • Pain lasting after intercourse

Possible Causes:
  • Insufficient lubrication
  • Scar tissue
  • Muscle spasm
  • Infection
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Abnormality of tissues
  • Psychological issues
  • Vascular congestion

Treatments:
  • Hormones
  • Physical Therapy
  • Counselling

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Bladder frequency/urgency

Stress Incontinence: the involuntary release of urine.  This typically happens with activities like coughing, sneezing, or running.  It is more common in women than in men, but is not simply something to accept as part of aging or just because you had a baby.  Physical therapy offers treatments which can help regain control of the pelvic floor and urinary continence.  
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Urge Incontinence: the unintentional loss of urine due to the bladder muscle contracting, often associated with a feeling of needing to urinate urgently.  
oab.pdf

Overflow Incontinence: frequent or constant dribbling of urine due to the bladder not emptying completely.
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Mixed Incontinence: A combination of more than one type of urinary incontinence.

Recent News

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Pelvic Mesh Fact Sheet
new_york_times_mesh_removal_article_fact_sheet.
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Constipation Info Sheet
​constipation.pdf
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Perineal Tears with childbirth: This article provides good information about the tears, but does not stress the importance of Pelvic PT to manage pain and help restore pelvic floor function.

​perineal_tears.pdf
Prolapse info page:
​www.voicesforpfd.org/pelvic-organ-prolapse/symptoms-types/

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