Tag : women’s health physiotherapy

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Oestrogen in menopause

Power to the (Meno)pause What happens to oestrogen levels in menopause and how does this affect the body? We have all heard about oestrogen and know that there is an impact on this hormone as women age, but what is the effect of oestrogen in menopause? Did you know that the hormone oestrogen affects more than just reproductive health? It is also directly linked to bone and soft tissue health. Oestrogen affects bone turnover, i.e the production of bone cells […]

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month! What is a Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)? A pelvic organ prolapse is when organs such as the uterus, bladder or rectum move out of place and press against the vagina. Are there different types of prolapses? Yes! The different types are: Cystocele: When the connective tissues around the bladder and vaginal wall are weakened and stretched, causing the bladder to press against the vaginal wall. Rectocele: When the connective tissues around the rectum […]

photo of woman pelvis with relation to pelvic organ prolapse treatment with physiotherapy

Physiotherapy for Incontinence

Ladies let’s talk about leakages by Esther Gallick, Physiotherapist at JRM Physiotherapy, and women’s health specialist