Episode 56: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Teens: What Parents, Coaches and Clinicians Should Know

Pelvic floor dysfunction is often framed as a pregnancy or postpartum issue—but that’s far from the full story. In this episode, we talk about an overlooked population we’re seeing more and more in the clinic: teenagers. From urinary urgency and constipation to painful periods and tampon intolerance, pelvic health symptoms can start long before someone ever thinks about pregnancy. We walk through why these issues happen in teens, the physical and behavioral factors that contribute, and what pelvic floor physical therapy actually looks like for this age group. Whether you’re a parent, coach, healthcare provider, or someone who works with adolescents, this conversation sheds light on symptoms that are common, treatable, and far too often dismissed. In this episode: 🧠 Pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t just a postpartum problem—it shows up in teens too🚽 Urinary urgency, leakage, and constipation are some of the most common symptoms😖 Painful periods, tampon intolerance, and pelvic pain often get normalized instead of treated🏃‍♀️ Sports, high-impact activity, stress, and chronic “holding” patterns can contribute🧒 The teen years sit in an awkward middle ground between pediatric and adult care🩺 Pelvic floor PT for teens focuses on movement, breathing, habits, and education👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and teens both need to feel informed and comfortable in the treatment process📣 Early intervention can prevent years of unnecessary symptoms and shameFind us: 📧 Email us: [email protected]📸 Follow along on Instagram: @ladybirdpt🏥 Learn more about our services: www.ladybirdpt.com⭐ Leave a review if this episode helped you or someone you know