Pelvic Health
Women's Health and Wellness Specialists, Anti-Aging, Pelvic Floor Experts & Med Spa located in Springfield and Fredericksburg, VA
Pelvic Health services offered in Springfield
and Fredericksburg, VA
Recent studies show that nearly one-third of women have a pelvic floor disorder today. If you’re struggling with vaginal dryness, postpartum pelvic health, vaginal laxity, urinary incontinence, or other pelvic health issues, Merak Wellness and Skincare is here for you. Double board-certified OB/GYN Pushpinder Dhillon, MD, MS, FACOG, offers leading-edge noninvasive solutions in two luxurious offices in Springfield and Fredericksburg, Virginia. Click online booking or call the nearest office to schedule your consultation now.
Pelvic Health Q & A
What does pelvic health mean?
Pelvic health refers to the state of your bladder, reproductive organs, bowels, and all the support structures in your pelvis (for example, your pelvic floor muscles).
While it’s naturally important that you’re free of disease and dysfunction, good pelvic health refers to not only the lack of serious problems but also the optimal wellness of all of these areas independently and as a whole group.
What happens when you disregard pelvic health?
When your pelvic health suffers, it can affect your physical, mental, and sexual wellness. Some common pelvic health problems include:
Urinary incontinence: stress or urgency urinary incontinence
Decrease in vaginal lubrication
Decrease in vaginal elasticity
Painful sex
Pelvic organ prolapse: when one or more pelvic organs sink into the vaginal opening
Many women find these problems discouraging, upsetting, and incredibly frustrating, and understandably so.
Dr. Dhillon understands and relates to her patients on a personal level, so she takes the time to help you understand what the pelvic health problems are and how you can manage them.
What causes pelvic health problems?
Pelvic health problems can start because of:
Strain on the pelvic floor during pregnancy and childbirth (especially multiple births)
Hormone depletion during menopause
Infections
Bladder irritation
Certain medications
Other factors, for example, your weight, can also play into problems like urinary incontinence. This may happen because extra pounds can place additional strain on your bladder (and pelvis in general).
How are urinary incontinence and other pelvic health issues treated?
At Merak Wellness and Skincare, Dr. Dhillon provides personalized counseling for pelvic health recovery. Depending on what kind of symptoms you’re experiencing, she may recommend:
Hormone replacement therapy: bioidentical hormones (BHRT)
Pelvic floor therapy: special pelvic muscle exercises at home
Weight management: medical weight loss if you struggle with weight
Vaginal restoration treatments: Morpheus8 microneedling and radiofrequency
Neuromuscular reeducation: EmpowerRF
Dr. Dhillon emphasizes noninvasive, leading-edge treatments that don’t require downtime or surgery. Many patients experience improved pelvic health almost immediately after starting their customized treatment plan.
If you’re having urinary leakage, sexual problems, pelvic discomfort, or other pelvic health problems, Merak Wellness and Skincare can guide you through to wellness in either of the luxurious spa-like offices. Book your consultation online or call today.
What are the symptoms of pelvic issues?
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is when your womb, bladder or bowel bulge into the vagina. Treatments and lifestyle changes can help manage it.
Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is common in women over 50. It can affect anyone with a vagina.
It may not cause symptoms, but if you do have symptoms they can include:
a feeling of heaviness, discomfort or pressure in your lower tummy or vagina
feeling or seeing a bulge or lump inside (or coming out of) your vagina
pain, discomfort or numbness during sex
problems pooing, such as constipation
problems peeing, such as feeling like your bladder is not emptying fully, needing to go to the toilet more often, or leaking a small amount of pee when you cough, sneeze or exercise.
How can I improve my pelvic health?
Five exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor
1. Kegels.
2. Bridge pose.
3. Squats.
4. Pelvic tilts.
5. Bird dog.
