Menopause & Perimenopause

Between the brain fog and internal inferno, menopause is tough enough without adding chronic pain or pelvic floor issues like incontinence, painful sex, or prolapse. Whether you’re in perimenopause and want to prevent symptoms or you’re here to improve them, we’ve got you!

Origin PTs are experts in staying strong and pain-free through menopause. Get treatment online or in-person. And, no, it isn’t all kegels, all the time.

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Solutions To Your Symptoms

Understand Your Condition

Aging combined with the hormonal changes of menopause can weaken the pelvic floor muscles. Without support, pelvic organs can slip out of place (prolapse) and bladder/bowel leaks can increase. If your pelvic floor muscles are tight as well as weak, sex may be painful.

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Your PT will take time to understand the symptoms you’re experiencing and evaluate your posture, movement, and pelvic health. Personalized treatment may include:

Pelvic floor strengthening and flexibility
Full-body exercises to build or maintain strength and lower your risk of osteoporosis
Referral for a pessary to boost support for your pelvic organs

Feel Confident In Your Body

Having a PT on your side can help you prevent and treat pelvic issues as well as aches and pains anywhere in your body, so you can keep doing what you love. On average, treatment consists of 12-16 weekly visits.

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Common & Treatable

Research shows that addressing pelvic floor health + improving overall strength and physical wellbeing can help to reduce and even prevent many symptoms related to menopause.

"I have no idea what to expect with menopause."

"He has viagra, but sex feels impossible."

"I can barely make it to the toilet in time."

Sources: Naumova I, et al. Current treatment options for postmenopausal vaginal atrophy. International Journal of Women's Health. 2018; Sran M, et al. Physical therapy for urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or low bone density. Menopause. 2016.

Menopause FAQs

How is menopause defined?

Menopause is technically defined as the point at which there are no more follicles in your ovaries capable of ovulating and is marked by one full year after your final menstrual period. But the term is often used as a catch-all to describe premenopause, the menopause transition and postmenopause.

At what age does menopause typically happen?

The average age of menopause is between 50-52 years.

What are the first signs of menopause?

One of the earliest signs of menopause is an increase to the length of your menstrual cycle by 7 or more days and the occasional missed periods. Most people do not experience other symptoms like insomnia or hot flashes until later, but it is possible to experience symptoms early on, as well.

How long does menopause last?

The menopause transition can be very different from person to person since many factors play a part, like genetics, your environment and past experiences. But if a person begins to skip two periods in a row (i.e. more than 60 days between periods), then they will likely experience menopause within the next 4 years.

What is early menopause?

When menopause occurs before the age of 40, this is considered early menopause, also known as primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). POI is rare, affecting 1% of those with vaginal anatomy and, in most cases, there is no known cause. Early menopause can also occur due to surgical removal of the ovaries or pharmaceuticals that deplete estrogen.

What are the stages of menopause?

Perimenopause or menopause transition refers to the years leading up to menopause when periods become more irregular, hormones fluctuate, and symptoms develop. Menopause is marked by one year without periods. Postmenopause applies to the rest of your life after menopause. Most women will spend almost half of their life in these stages of menopause.

What treatments are available for menopause?

Since menopause symptoms can vary enormously from person to person, treatment will depend on the individual's medical history, symptoms and preferences. Treatment strategies can include vaginal creams or lubricants, prescribed medications, hormone replacement therapy, physical therapy and modifications to diet and exercise.

Related Conditions

Dyspareunia

Pelvic Organ Prolapse