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Common Concerns

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect your pelvic floor

  • Urinary leakage
  • Urgency or frequent trips to the bathroom
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (feeling of pressure or heaviness or a bulge in the vagina)
  • Vaginal dryness and discomfort
  • Bowel changes (constipation or difficulty emptying)
  • Pelvic Pain (chronic or related to intimacy)

Our pelvic floor physiotherapists provide comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to your needs. We take time to understand your goals and create a plan that works for you.

How We Can Help

  • Individualized pelvic floor assessment
  • Bladder and bowel strategies
  • Pelvic floor strength, coordination and relaxation
  • Movement and exercise guidance
  • Support for pelvic discomfort and intimacy concerns
  • Pessary assessment and fitting

Ready to feel better?

Book an appointment today:

Suite 335
10601 Southport Rd SW
Calgary, AB T3W 3M6

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403 690 2221
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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy For Perimenopause and Menopause

Your symptoms deserve attention. and we can help.

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Pelvic Floor Facts

  • Your pelvic floor does more than you might think. It supports your bladder, bowel, reproductive organs and core.
  • Hormonal changes matter. Decreasing estrogen during perimenopause and menopause can affect the function of your pelvic floor.
  • Leaking urine and pelvic organ prolapse are common, but it is not something you simply have to accept. Pelvic floor physiotherapy and/or use of a pessary can help.
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How Do Pessaries Work?

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  • A pessary is a removable silicone device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs.
  • Pessaries decrease the physical bulging of tissues, restoring the vaginal space and decreasing the sense of heaviness.
  • Some pessaries are shaped to provide specific support to the urethra to treat symptoms such as leaking urine with sneezing, coughing, laughing or exercise.
  • Pessaries can also improve the ability to empty the bladder or bowel.
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Pelvic Floor Tips
for Everyday Life

  • Stay hydrated.
  • Move your body. Regular activity supports pelvic health.
  • Take your time. Avoid rushing to the toilet and allow for complete bladder emptying.
  • Support healthy bowel movements. Eat fibre-rich foods, try using a step stool under your feet when you are on the toilet and avoid straining.
  • Breathe. Practice slow, deep breaths and avoid holding your breath.
  • Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing vaginal dryness, leaking of urine, and/or frequent urinary tract infections as you may also benefit from vaginal estrogen.
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