Elizabeth E. Brown, MD, physiatrist at HSS, shares her insights on pelvic health with Westport Magazine. 

According to Dr. Brown, pelvic health conditions span a wide spectrum of symptoms, including constipation, pain with defecation, pain with intercourse, urinary frequency or urgency and pelvic pain with daily activities.

Dr. Brown says the first step toward a solution is a thorough evaluation and discussion of symptoms. This often leads to physical therapy or pelvic floor physical therapy. In some cases, medications are indicated. There are various injection options, some of which target the pelvic floor. These can be trigger point injections or Botox injections. Dr. Brown likes to take a comprehensive and holistic approach and address any lifestyle or activity modifications that might reduce pain.

Read the full article at mofflylifestylemedia.com.