Ep. 450 Pelvic Health Awareness: Tackling Stigma & Dysfunction with Dr. Rena Malik

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

I am delighted to connect with Dr. Rena Malik today. She is a trailblazing urologist who is revolutionizing the conversation around taboo topics. With over 400 million views and 2 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, Dr. Malik has become a leading voice in combatting medical misinformation and empowering individuals with knowledge on critical health issues.

In our discussion today, we dive into the shame and stigma many women face when addressing genitourinary concerns, offering information on the pelvic floor and pelvic floor dysfunction. We explore urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, and the causes of pelvic floor dysfunction and touch on the impact of incontinence, prolapse, and the changes women experience in perimenopause and menopause.

This conversation is an invaluable masterclass for women, and I am excited to have Dr. Malik returning in the fall for an exploration of topics related to women’s sexual health issues and arousal in perimenopause and menopause.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why do so many women feel ashamed or uncomfortable discussing genitourinary issues with their healthcare providers?
• Dr. Malik clarifies what the pelvic floor is
• The importance of learning how to relax and align the pelvic floor
• Why many women experience recurrent UTIs, and how to prevent them from occurring
• Dr. Malik dives into the three categories of intervention to regulate the bladder
• How one in three women experience incontinence
• The benefit of doing Kegels
• What causes bladder or rectal prolapses?
• Why patient empowerment is essential for women
• Why many disorders and dysfunctions intensify with the hormonal changes that occur in perimenopause and menopause

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Connect with Dr. Rena Malik

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