Today, I had the wonderful Coach Brittany (who is also a doula) on the podcast to chat about pelvic floor changes in perimenopause and menopause.

We covered:

-What the pelvic floor is

-Pelvic floor changes and symptoms in menopause

-Solutions

-Exercises for the pelvic floor

-Potential supplements to try

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Now, let's get into the episode!

WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wTjG8U3-5_I

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Introduction

(01:06) — Today's topic: the pelvic floor and menopause

(02:19) — What is the pelvic floor?

(05:02) — Common pelvic floor issues during perimenopause & menopause

(09:11) — 1) Incontinence

(11:49) — 2) Constipation

(13:41) — 3) Urethral irritation

(15:21) — 4) Dyspareunia

(18:24) — 5) Pelvic organ prolapse

(21:04) — Things that can help improve pelvic floor health

(24:54) — The connection between fight-or-flight & the pelvic floor (& what you can do about it)

(28:52) — Exercises for your pelvic floor

(34:15) — Helpful herbs & supplements

(35:53) — Wrap-up

PREVIOUS EPISODES MENTIONED:

‣ Hysterectomies, Surgical Menopause, & Pelvic Prolapse (feat. Coach Brittany) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hysterectomies-surgical-menopause-pelvic-prolapse-feat/id1683220450?i=1000629043987

‣ Insulin Resistance & Menopause - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/insulin-resistance-menopause-mmp-ep-3/id1683220450?i=1000611282522

‣ Menopause, Cortisol, & Adrenal Fatigue - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/menopause-cortisol-adrenal-fatigue-mmp-ep-19/id1683220450?i=1000624361638

‣ Alcohol, Fat Loss, and Menopause - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/alcohol-fat-loss-and-menopause-mmp-ep-14/id1683220450?i=1000620473251

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