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Marnie Glavin
With over 20 years of personal experience living with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome, I’ve seen firsthand the persistent lack of awareness, resources, support, and research surrounding this condition. Driven by my own journey, I have dedicated myself to raising awareness, offering support, and advocating for those struggling with pelvic health issues.
Recognizing the vast number of people affected by pelvic pain and dysfunction, I decided to expand my efforts to encompass all pelvic health conditions. My passion lies in increasing awareness, research, support and education for pelvic health, while striving to create a future that ensures access to compassionate care, understanding and treatment for this underserved group.
Navigating Low Libido at Any Age
By Dr. Daiana Castleman, Naturopathic Doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) In my practice, low libido is one of the top three concerns I see among patients. While it’s common to attribute this solely to hormonal changes, hormones…
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Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol)
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Understanding and Preventing UTIs
By Dr. Ariel Moradzadeh, Urologist, Assistant Professor of Urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Understanding UTIs UTIs are incredibly common, affecting millions of people worldwide, especially women. Up to 40% of women will have a UTI at some time in their…
Protecting Pelvic Health: A Nutritional Guide for HPV & Dysplasia
By Dr. Christine Matheson, ND Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the world. 80% of women will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lifetime. Often, the immune system successfully…
Treating Persistent Pelvic Pain with Dry Needling
By Melanie Llanes, PT, DPT Persistent Pelvic Pain (PPP) in women is defined as pain that may or may not be cyclic in nature that occurs without or without pathology. In more than half of the patients that suffer…
Embracing Innovation as Part of your Pelvic Health Journey
By Elisha Zavier, CVO, Founder, V Lounge So you’re suddenly (or have been for awhile) leaking pee and are a sneeze away from disaster or the trampoline is now your worst enemy or waking up at night or having strong…
The Benefits of Arvigo Self-Abdominal Massage for Women’s Pelvic Health
By Dr. Christine Matheson, ND When I discovered the Arvigo®Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy (ATMAT) and started witnessing its benefits personally and in my women’s pelvic-health-focused practice, I was surprised more women weren’t aware of the value of this unique…
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Gender Affirming Care
By Dr. Natalia Ochalski, PT, DPT, PRPC, PCES What do you consider to be “taboo?” Although there are certainly some things that may fall into this category, seeking compassionate care and support for pelvic pain, incontinence, constipation and gender-affirming modalities…
What’s a Urogynecologist and How Can One Help Me?
What is a urogynecologist? Are you curious about how exactly they can assist you? In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of urogynecology, shedding light on the vital role these specialized physicians play in women’s health. What is a…
Optimal Stretches for Pelvic Health
Cat/Cow Stretch Begin on hands and knees. Inhale into Cat pose by tilting the pelvis forward and arching your spine up like a cat. Exhale into Cow pose by first dropping the tailbone and curving your back. Repeat 10-15x. …
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Butternut Squash Risotto
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The “Healthy” Chocolate Shake
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Greenia Colada
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Best Ever Chicken Breast
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Baked Falafel
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Chocolate Granola
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Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
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Carrot Spice Muffins
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Gingerbread Protein Squares
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Almond Butter & Flaxseed Cookies
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Carrot Cookies
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Roasted Cashews with Coconut
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Cornflake Chicken Fingers
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Mushroom Burgers
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Peanut Butter Energy Bites
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Banana Muffins
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Oat Flour Blueberry Waffles
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Healthy Hot Chocolate
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Green Monster Smoothie
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Nut-free Granola Bars
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Homemade Nutella
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Sunflower Seed Butter
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Protein Energy Balls
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Sheet Pan Roasted Shrimp & Veggies
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Salmon Poke Bowls
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Salmon Burgers
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Socca Pizzas
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Coconut Chicken Bowls
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Squash Burgers
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Pesto Zucchini Zoodles With Salmon
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Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
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Roasted Root Veggies
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Kale Salad
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Lentil Brown Rice Soup
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Sweet Potato and Broccoli Soup
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Butternut Squash Soup
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Vegan Potato Leek Soup
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Almond Butter & Banana Pancakes
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Traditional Overnight Oats
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Acai Bowl
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Embracing Your Emotions to Heal Pelvic Pain
By Lorraine Faehndrich, Pelvic Pain Recovery Coach Chronic pelvic pain can, and often does, have an emotional cause at the root. The pelvis is a part of the body that tends to hold emotion, creating tension and nervous system activation…
Pelvic Health
What is the Pelvic Floor? A group of muscles, ligaments and tissues that support the organs of the pelvis which include the bladder, urethra, and rectum as well as the uterus and vagina for women and prostate for men. What…
A Biopsychosocial Approach to Pelvic Health
What is a Biopsychosocial Approach to Pelvic Health? Traditional healthcare has often relied on a biomedical approach, which focuses primarily on identifying and treating a specific disease, injury, or physical symptom. This approach can be highly effective in many situations,…
Planning a Successful Doctor’s Visit
Arrive Prepared Do your Research Ahead of Time Review Symptoms & History Record Information Let your Guard Down
Helpful Organizations & Support Groups
Pain Organizations Pelvic Health Organizations Support Groups Canadian Pain Society International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) Pain BC Pain Connection Pain Society of Alberta Quebec Association of Chronic Pain (AQDC) Retrain Pain Foundation Sask Pain Society Tight Lipped U.S. Pain Foundation…
Urinary Incontinence
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Urethral Syndrome
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Urethral Stricture Disease
About Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment *Dependent on the size of the blockage and how much scar tissue there is
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Overactive Bladder
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Orchialgia
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS)
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Fowler’s Syndrome
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Chronic Urinary Retention
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Chronic Prostatitis/Prostatodynia
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Prostate Gland Enlargement)
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Innovation in IC/BPS Treatment
Dr. Sándor Lovász MD. PhD., is one of the few people dedicated to making life better for those who must live with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). He has been diagnosing and treating IC/PBS patients for more than a decade.…
Pudendal Neuralgia
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
About Potential Causes Multiple pregnancies increase the chance as a result of pelvic structural and hormonal changes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Vulvodynia
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Vaginismus
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Vaginal Atrophy
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Uterine Fibroids
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
About Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Lichen Sclerosus
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis *Stages are based on the location, amount, depth and size of the endometrial tissue and do not necessarily reflect the level of pain experienced, risk of infertility or symptoms present Treatment
Endometriosis
About Potential Causes Symptoms Diagnosis *Stages are based on the location, amount, depth and size of the endometrial tissue and do not necessarily reflect the level of pain experienced, risk of infertility or symptoms present Treatment
Adenomyosis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the digestive system that affects how the intestines and brain communicate and how the bowel functions. IBS can cause abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, or…
Fecal Incontinence
What is Fecal Incontinence? Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, resulting in the unintentional leakage of stool from the rectum. Stool may leak unexpectedly, with or without awareness. Leakage can range from occasional soiling to the loss…
Self-Care
Compassion Self-Compassion When you’re in a moment of suffering/struggle, give the following a try: Mindfulness The Humanity Connection Kindness Source: Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain Self-Care 3 Areas that Involve Self-Care Self-Care Suggestions Try…
What is Mindful Movement?
Involves performing exercises with intentional awareness—bringing attention to your body, your breath, and the quality of each movement. By tuning into specific areas of the body, you create space for relaxation, nervous system regulation, and improved body awareness. The breath…
Elimination Diet Plan
What is it? An elimination diet is an eating plan that removes specific foods or food groups believed to trigger adverse reactions, often related to food intolerances or sensitivities. By eliminating certain foods for a set period of time and…
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Stinging Nettle
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Voiding Dysfunction
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Marshmallow Root
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