Pelvic floor muscles play an important role in our bodies, and we may not realize how important until we have incontinence, pain, and/or prolapse. A common concern is the root cause of a dysfunction might not be properly addressed causing issues down the line such as the need for surgery or repeat surgery.Kim Vopni, author of Your Pelvic Floor, is a self professed pelvic health evangelist and is known as The Vagina Coach.She is a certified fitness professional who wants to end the suffering associated with pelvic floor dysfunction.Kim speaks with Fempower Health on the following about pelvic floor health and surgery:Which are the 3 types of pelvic floor dysfunctions?What are the signs of a weak pelvic floor and how do you fix pelvic floor dysfunction?What are pelvic floor dysfunction treatment options and which pelvic floor dysfunctions might require surgery?How do you optimize pelvic floor surgery recovery time and outcomes?How successful is pelvic prolapse surgery, and what can you do post surgery to optimize results?How do you find the right pelvic floor surgeon?Which questions should you ask the pelvic floor surgeon?What if you can’t afford a pelvic floor specialist or surgeon?“I do see a lot of people after the fact who say “I had surgery for this and then I still have this problem or the problem came back” or “I have another problem and then I had another surgery.” People will chase the problem with surgery or pharmaceuticals and aren’t getting to a root cause.” - Kim VopniResources:Resources and episodes on Pelvic HealthResources and episodes on Pregnancy & MotherhoodResources and episodes on Perimenopause & Menopause and sign up for the Perimenopause and Menopause newsletterFollow Kim Vopni on InstagramBuff Muff AppFree Pelvic Surgery WebinarKim’s Book Your Pelvic FloorStudy on lower back pain and association with pelvic floor issuesWatch the Below the Belt film If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps

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