Knowledge Check #2 – GSM and Your Pelvic Floor Health

When done properly, pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) should feel like:

You are pushing your pelvic floor down

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You are squeezing as hard as you can and letting go as quick as you can

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You are squeezing as fast as you can

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You are pulling up and inward gently and relaxing afterwards

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True or False: A urogynecologist or a pelvic physical therapist can provide treatment options for GSM-related symptoms

True

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False

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A pelvic physical therapist will assess your pelvic floor to determine:

How strong your pelvic floor is

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How well you can relax your pelvic floor

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If you have pain at specific points in your pelvic floor

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All of the above

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Pelvic floor physical therapy will include:

Pelvic floor contraction and relaxation exercises based on your evaluation

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Exercises for your pelvic floor and core

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Skills to help you learn how to take care of your pelvic floor for your life

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All of the above

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True or False: A urogynecologist or a pelvic physical therapist can provide treatment options for GSM-related symptoms.

True

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False

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