Menopause
Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a woman’s menstruation.
This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 – which means most women can expect some 30 years of post-menopausal life. For some, this is even longer as early menopause occurs in approximately 5% of women before age 40.
The significant hormonal changes that occur in the body at this point can cause profound changes in a women’s health and lead to some miserable side effects including:
physical aches and pains
reduction in bone density
strength and balance
weight gain
hot flashes
insomnia and depressed mood
pelvic floor muscle weakness
urinary and faecal incontinence
pelvic organ prolapse
vaginal dryness leading to painful intercourse
Here at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic, we are ideally placed to guide you through this process whether with our Pelvic Health Specialist or our Physiotherapist led Exercise Classes. Of course, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms we advise you also to discuss your options with your Family Doctor.
Please note: Women’s health initial assessment requires a 1-hour appointment.
Women’s Health Clinic
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Incontinence
Incontinence is classified as an involuntary leakage of urine. Urinary incontinence as part of women’s health affects 1- 3 women in all stages of life.
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Prolapse
This can occur as a result of childbirth or chronic constipation.
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Bowel
Bowel incontinence and constipation occurs from weakness of the pelvic floor and poor muscle co-ordination between the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. We know has distressing this can be.
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Pelvic Pain
A contributory factor to pelvic pain is over-active pelvic floor muscles. This means these muscles never relax fully and there’s a constant high level of tension in the muscles.
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Menopause
Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a woman’s menstruation. Usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 so most women can expect some 30 years of post-menopausal life.
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Pregnancy
Many changes happen to your body over the course of the 9 months to allow your body to adapt. But this may also put more strain on certain parts of the body.
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Cancer Rehabilitation
One of our physio’s, Emily, specialises in cancer rehabilitation and is a trained PINC programme therapist. She can help women through all stages of their cancer journey stay active and healthy.
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The Baby Years
One of the best ways to prepare for pregnancy, both physically and mentally, is to become or remain physically active before, during, and after pregnancy.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It is estimated it affects 300,000 people in Ireland.
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