What Nobody Told You About Your Pelvic Floor (But Should Have) ft. Dr. Jess Blaisdell

Our pelvic floor is one of the most important parts of your body, that changes throughout a woman's life — and chances are, nobody ever taught you about it. Today that changes.   I'm joined by Dr. Jess Blaisdell, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic health specialist, and we are diving into everything you didn't know you wished you'd learned sooner about your pelvic floor. Whether you're postpartum, in perimenopause, or nowhere near either — this episode is for you.   We're talking about what the pelvic floor actually is, the surprisingly common symptoms (that many of us have) that signal something is off, how it changes throughout your life, and what you can do about it — both proactively and if you're already experiencing issues.   Spoiler: a LOT happens in menopause. And most women have no idea.   If you've ever leaked when you laughed, felt pressure or pain you couldn't explain, experienced chronic, seemingly unfixable back pain, or just assumed certain things were "normal" as you age — you need this episode. In this episode we cover: What the pelvic floor is and what it actually does Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction How hormones and aging affect pelvic floor health What to expect during the menopausal transition Proactive steps every woman can take — at any age When to see a pelvic floor physical therapist 00:00 Introduction to Pelvic Floor Health 06:04 Understanding the Pelvic Floor Anatomy 12:01 Functions of the Pelvic Floor 18:00 Common Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 23:58 Prolapse and Its Implications 29:59 Pelvic Floor Changes Throughout a Woman's Life 30:11 Navigating Hormonal Changes and Pelvic Floor Health 33:15 Exploring Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) 39:00 The Importance of Proactive Pelvic Health Care 42:21 Strategies for Managing Pelvic Floor Symptoms 49:43 The Value of Early Intervention in Pelvic Health   Find or work with Dr. Jess Blaisdell: bloomptwellness.com Join Bloom's Email List Follow Bloom on Instagram