Women’s Pelvic Health

Commons Misconseptions

It is a misconception to think it is normal to have urinary incontinence as you age.

It is a misconception to think it is normal to have urinary incontinence after childbirth

It is a misconception to think it is normal to have pain with intercourse

It is a misconception to think there is nothing you can do about it.

Too many women normalize their symptoms and are not aware that they can improve and in many cases cure themselves.

Signs and Symptoms We Can Help You With

Uncontrolled peeing with an activity such as jumping, coughing, sneezing

An urgent need to use the washroom

Having to use the washroom more than 5-8 times per day

Waking up throughout the night to pee

Unwanted loss of feces/stool

A feeling of heaviness down there

Pain during Intercourse/Sexual Activity

Bowel movements that are difficult to pass

Bowel movements that occur less than three times per week

Painful pelvic/speculum exams

Frequent urinary track infections

Hip, low back, sacroiliac and/or pelvic girdle pain

Pelvic Pain Tail Bone Pain – can be injured through the birth process or from a trauma such as a fall Itching/Burning in the pelvic region

Pain with Sitting

Pregnancy:

prevent and treat incontinence

prevent and treat pelvic pain

enhance labour and delivery

minimize trauma to the pelvic floor

Pelvic Health Conditions We Treat

Bladder and Bowel Incontinence

Overactive Bladder and Urinary Urgency

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pain during Intercourse (including vestibulodynia, dyspareunia and vaginismus)

Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis/Overactive Bladder

Pregnancy Related Pelvic, Back and Hip Pain

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Endometriosis

Persistent Pelvic Pain

Painful Tail Bone (Coccydynia)

Levator Ani Syndrome

Pessary Fittings

A pessary is a medical device that helps to prevent the feelings of heaviness and pressure associated with a pelvic organ prolapse. We will be offering Pessary Fittings in the near future.

Testimonials

“Super comfortable & accommodating. Jennifer was amazing at creating a safe space & providing easy first steps to addressing my concerns. Really feel like I left with realistic goals I can manage to start improving my health.”

“Katrina is very respectful and professional. I felt totally comfortable during my appointment and I look forward to continuing to work with her!“

“Stephanie was patient in her explanations and in answering my questions. She made me feel comfortable in sharing info with her.“

Frequently Asked Questions

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