Newswise — Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2014 – It’s a fact: one in three women older than 45 suffers from a pelvic floor disorder (PFD). Common causes of PFDs include pregnancy and childbirth, hormonal changes after menopause, obesity and conditions such as chronic cough, which can strain the pelvic floor.
While many go undiagnosed and untreated, the symptoms can be frustrating, embarrassing and lifestyle altering. However, there is no need to suffer in silence any longer. Log on to learn more about these serious quality-of-life issues by joining MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s “Health Below the Belt” webcast on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.
Nationally known urogynecologists from the Hospital Center, Cheryl Iglesia, MD, director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Andrew Sokol, MD, director, Minimally Invasive Surgery, will be available to answer questions about the symptoms, causes and effective treatment options available for pelvic floor disorders.
Gain control of your pelvic health today. To be a part of this free conversation, visit medstarwashington.org/urogynecology.
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