By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published April 18, 2022
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A hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus, and sometimes the cervix, ovaries, or surrounding tissue, most often performed to treat cancer, chronic pain, or heavy bleeding that h...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published April 11, 2022
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A hysterectomy is often recommended for conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or cancer of the reproductive organs, especially when symptoms are severe or oth...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published March 31, 2022
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If you are considering pelvic surgery, Kim Vopni (The Vagina Coach) offers a free webinar on the six essential steps to a successful pelvic surgery. It covers how to decide whether s...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published March 21, 2022
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Menopause can contribute to pelvic organ prolapse because declining estrogen thins and weakens the tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. This can cause a bulge or hea...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 21, 2021
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Recovery from rectocele surgery typically takes 4-6 weeks, during which heavy lifting should be avoided. Gentle movement, proper nutrition, and pelvic floor-friendly self-care lik...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 14, 2021
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Walking is generally the safest and most encouraged form of exercise after prolapse surgery. Most women can begin taking short, gentle walks the d...
