5. The Pelvic Health Evaluation: The Conversation Surrounding Your Initial Consultation, Follow-Up Visits, and More

Have you ever wondered what exactly happens during a pelvic health evaluation? Like..what types of questions will your provider be asking you, what all is ‘appropriate’ to share with your provider, and what the conversation truly entails? 

We thought it would be helpful to dive into everything you can expect to talk about during an initial pelvic health consultation, as well as what follow-up visits can look like. While surprises can be fun, this definitely isn’t something you should go into being surprised and totally caught off guard by! 

In today’s episode, we’re excited to dig into the pelvic health evaluation, and how key factors like your unique health history, urinary and bowel habits, sexual function, and more come into play. If you’ve ever been curious about what the conversation REALLY looks like between a pelvic health clinician and patient, you won’t want to miss today’s episode! 

In this episode about the pelvic health evaluation, we cover:

• The importance of talking about your unique health history
• The different types of urinary issues that can affect urinary health and function
• What your particular bowel habits and function are like + how your bowel health is so closely connected to your gut health (and really matters)
• What can show up as sexual function issues for both men and women
• How we continue to follow up with you about your initial concerns and provide ongoing support for your on your health journey

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

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