13

Sep

Pelvic pain and Depression: What’s the relationship?

Depression is a common yet serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. I want to repeat that- depression is a medical condition. Often people have misperceptions as to what having depression or any other mental health issue me...

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13

Sep

Breaking the stigma around pelvic floor dysfunction

80% of patients who believe they have interstitial cystitis actually have something known as “pelvic floor dysfunction. ” That's right.   Pelvic.   Floor. Dysfunction.   No, your uterus is not falling.   No, you are not too young to have thi...

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13

Sep

What Is Getting Diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis Mean?

Recently diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis and trying to figure out exactly what this really means? I get this question almost every day. Actually, truth be told, I get this question multiple times a day.   The diagnosis of Interstitial cystitis can often be daunting...

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13

Sep

Suffering from Chronic Illness: 4 Essential Tips

Consider the term “chronic. ” Often, it causes a tailspin. Why? The chronicity of anything, whether it be illness, pain, or injury implies longevity, and that can often lead of feelings of hopelessness or depression. Pelvic pain is often a chronic illness. Understandin...

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