Labia Love: Embracing the Beauty and Function of Labia | Understanding Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options | Empowering Individuals with PGAD Awareness | The Importance of Pelvic Health Checks: A Guide to Yearly Pelvic Floor Exams

On this episode, April Patterson, a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in sexual health, shares her journey into pelvic health. Starting with orthopedic and sports therapy, April's curiosity led her to explore the pelvic floor component in her patients. She discusses the importance of addressing taboo topics like sexual health in physical therapy and how her own symptoms propelled her to seek care and expertise in this field. Timestamps (00:33) April's Journey: April Patterson shares her personal journey into pelvic health, driven by her own struggles and experiences with pelvic pain and sexual health issues. (09:00) Understanding PGAD: April explains the symptoms and distress associated with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD), highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment. (23:35) Annual Pelvic Health Checks: The importance of yearly pelvic health checks is emphasized, encouraging individuals to be proactive in monitoring their pelvic health and seeking professional guidance. (33:38) Impact of Menopause: The discussion delves into the changes in pelvic health during menopause, including the effects of hormonal shifts on the vulva and clitoris. (49:42) Topical Treatments: The benefits and considerations of using topical treatments like DHEA and HA for pelvic health are explored, emphasizing the importance of understanding the role of hormones in maintaining pelvic tissue health. Host Bio This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years a Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology. Brought to you by... https://lakecitypt.com/ - Women's health physical therapy. https://pelvicfloorpro.com/ - Pelvic floor physical therapy from home. Keywords Femtech, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, Breast Cancer, Prenatal & postpartum