Regardless of how you deliver, pelvic floor physical therapy can help you recover, rebuild strength, and address any concerns. Your pelvic floor has done an amazing job supporting you and your baby throughout pregnancy. Now it's time to support it right back.

Research shows that women with endometriosis commonly have pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, with muscles that are overactive, rather than weak. In one study, 80% of patients with endometriosis had identifiable myofascial trigger points (painful, tight spots in muscles) that could be located during examination.

It's important to note that HRT isn't currently recommended just to prevent heart disease. But if you're having bothersome menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, vaginal dryness) and you're in this "window"—roughly the first 10 years after menopause or before age 60—HRT may help your symptoms AND potentially benefit your heart at the same time.