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When women support each other, incredible things happen! Learn more about the Pelvic Awareness Project and what is being done to promote pelvic health education to women around the world! 👩🏽‍⚕️💪🏼

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Blackberry Cookies 🍪

These tasty #cookies from nutritionist Reiley Scheil bring out the best in one of the most flavorful berries: #blackberries. You won't even notice that there's no dairy, #gluten, or refined sugar!

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Sadly, one of the most common #myths about #incontinence is that the only way to manage it long-term is to resort to wearing adult diapers. Wearing #diapers is not a solution but a band-aid to a more significant issue.

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"We may encounter many #defeats, but we must not be defeated."

- Maya Angelou

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Nutrition hack for a healthy #pelvis: Incorporate salmon into your diet!

Some studies have shown that #women with higher levels of #Vitamin D have significantly lower risks of getting pelvic floor disorders. Salmon is a food high in Vitamin D!

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Q: Can #Endometriosis Cause Hair Loss?

A: #Hormonal treatments for endometriosis can lead to hair loss. Hair loss is also a symptom of another similar condition called #PCOS, and it is possible to have both PCOS and endometriosis at the same time.

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A: Will #UTIs go away on their own?

Q: Yes. #Antibiotics only reduce the amount of time you have an active infection, but most healthy patients can clear a UTI on their own.

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What if we told you that you could have this classic Snickers candy bar in #smoothie form, and it would be pretty #healthy? It’s true! You can enjoy the delicious peanutty, chocolatey drink without filling up on refined sugar. 🍫

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A comparative study found that most #women with a #hysterectomy reported sleep disturbances three weeks after their surgeries. Their #sleep quality was related to their age, level of education, and whether they’d had a vaginal or abdominal surgery.

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"True #strength is knowing that you don’t have to be strong every single second of the day." 💓

- Mandy Hale

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Some studies have suggested that women whose family members have endometriosis are more likely to develop the disease. While most doctors believe all #women will experience some endometrial tissue, women with #immune problems will develop #endometriosis.

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Q: Can I Run With #Pelvic Organ #Prolapse?

A: #Running may not be good if you suspect you have a prolapse. You may also want to avoid strenuous activities like jumping, step aerobics, and heavy lifting exercises.

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#Pelvic floor physical #therapy works to recondition the pelvic floor muscles by strengthening and stretching them to alleviate #pain and dysfunction.

Check out our complete guide to pelvic floor physical therapy!
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#PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects the ovaries of women of childbearing age. Like #endometriosis, it is pretty common, affecting 5 to 20% of women.

It is possible to have both endometriosis and PCOS, and they share many symptoms, such as heavy bleeding and #pelvic pain.

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“When you help a #woman fulfill her potential, magic happens.” 💫

- Sara Blakely

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Nutrition Hack for a Healthy #Pelvis: Eat Bananas and Avocados! 🍌 🥑

Food containing citric acid and sugar has been known to cause #bladder irritation. When looking for that breakfast or snack, consider bananas or avocados with little to no citric acid or mix it up a little.

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How Common is Pelvic Organ #Prolapse?

One in four #women over the age of 18 reports suffering from a #pelvic floor disorder, including pelvic organ prolapse, and approximately 50 percent of women have some degree of prolapse.

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"The success of every #woman should be the #inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're very courageous: be #strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble." 💫

-Serena Williams

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If you're looking to make a #healthier kind of cookie dough, this delicious recipe for #Vegan White Bean Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is precisely what you should whip up.

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What is #Adenomyosis?

Adenomyosis is a #gynecological condition where the uterine lining begins to grow into and break through the uterus muscles. It can cause heavy menstrual cramps, abnormal menstruation, #pelvic pain, etc.

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How much #water should you drink per day? How do you know if you're #hydrated?🚰

Hear from one of our #physicians, Dr. Cannon-Smith!

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