https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVkJUBPcaY1hwBMsyWfhDXg This is the YouTube Channel recently launched by Voices for PFD. VoicesforPFD.org is a website and online community developed by AUGS to educate patients and caregivers about pelvic floor disorders, and to create a unique space for women to connect with other patients.
Starting the Discussion Regarding Pelvic Floor Disorders
Talk About "It"
It can be difficult to talk about problems such as incontinence or vaginal bulges, even with a doctor. However, doctors—and especially urogyns—are used to talking about these problems. And, to get proper treatment for pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), you need to talk about them.
Go Ahead, Ask Her...
If you think your mother, sister, wife or other loved one is suffering from a pelvic floor disorder, the following tips on this website may be helpful www.voicesforpfd.org, in starting the dialogue.
Fewer Births to Young Mothers
Dr. Kinnari Desai contributes to this topic. Read the full article at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adam-wolfberg-md/fewer-births-to-young-mothers_b_9067996.html
Managing Female Incontinence
"A lot of women are surprised to find out there are treatments for incontinence in general that work."
Dr. Scott McFarland, host of "Healthy Body, Healthy Mind" brings you this episode about Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). The program features physicians discussing the condition as well as women sharing their experiences before and after treatment. To watch the full episode, go to www.livelifefree.com
Special thanks to medical team at Bradenton's Blake Medical Center for great surgical care
"I was put totally at ease, as I shared a few laughs with my anesthesia team, and I certainly can't say enough about my doctor, Marion Pandiscio, and her partner, who together performed the surgery"
Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article37316442.html