Today we’re diving into a topic that often remains in the shadows despite its profound impact on women’s health – the pelvic floor!
Pelvic floor health isn’t just a topic for medical professionals; it’s something that affects millions of women, and yet, it’s often met with silence or uncertainty. That’s why we’re thrilled to have the “Down There Doctors” here with us today.
Dr. Karyn Eilber and Dr. Victoria Scott are passionate urogynecologists, who have made it their mission to shine a spotlight on pelvic floor health and break the stigma surrounding it.
They’re also the co-authors of the candidly titled book, A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor. What The F*@# is Going On Down There.
In this episode, we’ll discuss common challenges women face during and after pregnancy, and uncover practical solutions to empower women with knowledge about their bodies.
Throughout our conversation, we’ll learn about the importance of pelvic floor health, break down myths and misconceptions, and uncover how their book aims to empower women with the knowledge they need to navigate this often-overlooked aspect of their well-being.
A peek at the questions we cover:
- How does everyday language affect the stigma surrounding the word “vagina”?
- What damages the pelvic floor during pregnancy?
- How to prevent pelvic floor issues during pregnancy?
- Can a C-section cause stress on the pelvic floor?
- How can physical therapy after delivery help repair the pelvic floor?
- What are the signs and symptoms of pelvic floor issues?
- What are realistic expectations in regards to postpartum pain?
- When to consult a pelvic floor physical therapist?
- When to seek medical attention for postpartum pain?
- What to do about vaginal dryness and irritation?
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Related Resources
- A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor. What The F*@# is Going On Down There.
- Down There Doctors
- Instagram: Down There Doctors
- Instagram: Dr. Victoria Scott
- Instagram: Dr. Karyn Eilber
About Dr. Karyn Eilber
Karyn is a Professor of Urology and Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Program Director for the Cedars-Sinai Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) fellowship training program. Prior to joining Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Eilber practiced at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
She completed medical school, urology residency and a fellowship in female pelvic medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Eilber’ s research focus has been in the areas of urogynecology and female sexual dysfunction, and she has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. She has lectured nationally and internationally and instructs other physicians across the country on how to perform certain FPMRS surgical procedures. She is the co-founder of Glissant Intimate Care and a founding medical partner of Doctorpedia.
About Dr. Victoria Scott
Victoria has a long-standing interest in quality-of-care research in female pelvic medicine that began during her medical school training at UCLA. She completed her urology residency and a fellowship in FPMRS at UCLA.
While a resident and fellow at UCLA, her research was focused on developing quality-of-care indicators for women with urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse and improving the quality of care delivered to women with recurrent urinary tract infections. Currently, her efforts are aimed at better educating primary care providers in the treatment of female pelvic floor disorders to further improve the care of women with these conditions.
She has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and presented her research at numerous national conferences. Before joining her current practice with Optum, she was Director of Education for the Cedars-Sinai FPRMS fellowship training program and on the faculty of the Cedars-Sinai Urology Residency training program.
