If you’re like me, your yoga instructor or physical therapist has said something about tightening your pelvic floor. And if you’re like me, you weren’t exactly sure where your pelvic floor resides –somewhere down there -- or the functions it serves.
Dr. Nabila Noor is a urogynecologist who specializes in all things related to the pelvic floor. Okay, I hear you there, muttering something about what the heck is a urogynecologist and why you’ve never heard of this specialty before. Urogynecology is a relatively new specialty which is why most of us are surprised to learn that urogynecologists are out there. The specialty combines, as the name suggests, urology and gynecology.
The truth is that millions of women, young and old, suffer from pelvic floor issues like urinary leakage and need to see a urogynecologist. Wearing Depends is not a solution
Dr. Noor explains how we can take preventative measures like specific exercises to strengthen our pelvic floor and, if those measures are unsuccessful, the simple, fast surgeries that can solve any of the following problems:
bladder leakage
"Gotta Go, Gotta Go syndrome
Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
Bowel problems
Sexual dysfunction
Pelvic organ prolapse
& More
Dr. Noor has an interesting story. She was born in Bangladesh and came to the U.S. at age 18 to attend Smith College, an all-girls school that encouraged her to focus on women's health. After receiving her degree as an OB-GYN, she spent an additional three years pursuing a urogynecology specialty.
If Dr. Noor has one message above all others it is that pelvic floor problems can be solved and that no woman should have to deal with any of these often embarrassing, often painful conditions for years without any hope of leading a normal life. Dr. Noor gets so much joy when a patient returns to the office for a post-surgical checkup. They could kick themselves for not having gotten help earlier but are so damn happy to resume a full life.
Dr. Noor is an enthusiastic spokesperson for all that can be done to remedy pelvic floor problems, and she is anxious to spread the word. She has a large media presence, and you can check her out at any of the following:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@drnabilanoor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnabilanoor/
AND YOU CAN LISTEN TO MY CONVERSATION WITH Dr. NOOR (available on 10/10/2024) on MY PODCAST, "OLDER WOMEN & FRIENDS" at https://janeleder.net
