Pelvic Health & Hormones: Your Missing Piece in Women's Wellness

Pelvic health is a topic many women don't hear about until they experience pain or dysfunction, but it shouldn't be that way. In this episode of Menopause Mastery, Dr. Betty Murray sits down with Dr. Kim Dixon to uncover the critical role of pelvic health during menopause, from childbirth recovery to managing perimenopausal changes. They dive into why pelvic floor issues are more common than you think, how hormonal shifts impact bladder, bowel, and sexual function, and why it's never too late to strengthen this essential part of your body. Whether you're struggling with leakage, back pain, or intimacy challenges, this conversation offers practical tools and empowering insights to help you regain control and confidence. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Why Pelvic Health Matters 01:08 - The Problem with Women's Health in Medicine 03:41 - Dr. Kim's Journey into Pelvic Floor Therapy 07:25 - Understanding Pelvic Floor Muscles and Function 10:48 - Common Pelvic Floor Issues Women Face 15:04 - The Truth About Kegels and When to Stop 18:20 - How Hormones Impact the Pelvic Floor 23:32 - Addressing Urinary Leakage and Back Pain 30:01 - Sexual Health and Painful Intercourse Solutions 37:45 - Practical Tips for Pelvic Floor Health   Links You Want to Know: Did you know you can catch my new TV Show on Fox and CW in Texas? You can also catch new episodes each week at https://www.theconnectonline.com/drbetty Looking for Bioidentical Hormone Therapy? We treat in all 50 States. Visit us at Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ to start your BHRT journey. Are hormone problems keeping you down? Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec and get your own personalized plan to restore balance.  Live in Texas, Visit my clinic at Living Well Dallas Functional Medicine Center: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Want to keep up with me? Join me on my website at https://www.bettymurray.com/ Are you searching for nutrients designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause? Check out my new supplement line at https://metabolicblueprint.com Follow Me on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbettymurray/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettymurray/ Produced by The PodMaker: [www.thepodmaker.com]   Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.