Almost 500,000 women get hysterectomies each year! That is a LOT... Yet I feel like we know almost nothing about them!

Today, I am joined by assistant coach Brittany, who is not only a women's nutrition coach and personal trainer BUT also a birthing doula!

Not only do we talk about hysterectomies, surgical menopause, possible long-term complications, and how to exercise post-hysterectomy—but we also dive into her personal journey of pre and post-hysterectomy.

We have received a ton of questions and we know there is so much information out there that it's really hard to know what advice to listen to or disregard. Most women end up feeling overwhelmed, so they don't do anything or they try to go back to what they were doing before and they either get hurt or choose movements that just don't feel good.

So today we're going to gain some clarity that you can take (and share with any friends) if you have had or are thinking about getting a hysterectomy!

To access our free pelvic floor strengthening guide (with exercises) head to: https://www.vitalityoet.com/pelvicfloorandmenopause-9702

Let's get into the episode!

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VbWC2ut5ScA

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Introduction

(00:56) — Today's topic: hysterectomies, surgical menopause, and pelvic prolapse

(02:16) — Exploring the different types of hysterectomies & surgery basics

(04:27) — What happens after the surgery?

(05:53) — What is surgical menopause & what can we do to support our body's hormone production? (adrenal health, stress, HRT, etc.)

(11:59) — What is pelvic organ prolapse?

(14:42) — Preventing pelvic organ prolapse (& why the answer isn't Kegels)

(17:14) — The best exercises for strengthening your pelvic floor

(21:30) — The goal of exercise after a hysterectomy

(22:31) — Dealing with scar tissue post-surgery

(25:39) — Surgical menopause vs. regular menopause

(27:55) — Brittany's hysterectomy journey

(37:38) — Benefits Brittany experienced increasing calories post-surgery

(43:15) — Grab our free pelvic floor strengthening guide at the link in the description!

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