On this episode of Aging Forward, Christina Chen, M.D., is joined by John A. Occhino, M.D., M.S., to debate pelvic ground well being and why it performs a vital position in wholesome getting old.
Pelvic ground muscle tissues help the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs, but they usually obtain little consideration till issues come up. In this dialog, Dr. Occhino explains how the pelvic ground adjustments with age, being pregnant and menopause — and why signs like urinary leakage, pelvic organ prolapse and discomfort are widespread, however not regular.
You’ll find out how pelvic ground dysfunction can have an effect on high quality of life, when it’s time to hunt care, and what remedy choices might assist — from way of life adjustments and pelvic ground bodily remedy to medicines and surgical procedure when wanted.
In this episode, you’ll be taught:
• What the pelvic ground is and why it issues for wholesome getting old
• Common pelvic ground issues, together with urinary incontinence and prolapse
• Why leaking urine is widespread — however treatable
• How constipation, weight, lifting and genetics have an effect on pelvic well being
• The proper manner to consider Kegels — and once they could make signs worse
• How pelvic ground bodily remedy works
• When surgical procedure could also be thought of and what non-surgical choices come first
• Practical steps to guard pelvic well being at any age
This episode reinforces an necessary message: pelvic ground adjustments usually are not one thing you need to “just live with.” With the best analysis and care, many individuals can enhance consolation, confidence and independence as they age.
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0:00 Pelvic ground well being episode overview
1:03 Meet Dr. Okina and his path
1:52 What the pelvic ground does
3:24 Why pelvic ground issues with getting old
4:15 Common pelvic ground adjustments in girls
5:31 Pelvic ground issues defined
6:37 Common vs regular and in search of care
8:55 When to deal with incontinence and prolapse
10:25 Constipation’s position in pelvic dysfunction
11:44 Tight vs weak pelvic ground muscle tissues
13:21 Sorting pelvic ground vs bowel points
14:38 First go to exams and urodynamic testing
16:00 Other dangers: weight, lifting, genetics
17:08 Weight coaching and pelvic ground stress
18:15 Exercises past Kegels and core well being
18:56 Restoring perform after injury or surgical procedure
20:09 Surgery choices for incontinence and OAB
22:30 Medications dangers and up to date remedy paths
24:30 Regenerative medication and exosomes
25:41 Daily pelvic well being priorities and prevention
27:05 How to do a correct Kegel
27:57 Patient success tales and high quality of life
29:36 What “Aging Forward” means to Dr. Okina
30:33 Wrap-up, voicemail, and the place to be taught extra
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