Ever sneezed and leaked a little? Felt an urgent need to use the bathroom the moment your key touches your front door? You're not alone—and contrary to what many believe, these symptoms aren't just normal parts of aging or motherhood that you have to accept.

In this conversation with Dr. Bijal Toprani, physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health, we unpack the hidden world of pelvic floor function and dysfunction that affects up to one-third of women. Dr. Toprani demystifies what exactly the pelvic floor is (those muscles extending from pubic bone to tailbone), the common issues that arise (from various types of urinary incontinence to pelvic pain), and why waiting an average of six years to seek help is unnecessarily prolonging your discomfort.

We challenge widespread misconceptions, including the belief that Kegels are the universal solution (they can actually worsen certain conditions!) and explore the fascinating connection between stress, trauma, and pelvic tension. Most importantly, Dr. Toprani emphasizes that these conditions are highly treatable, with many patients seeing a 50% reduction in symptoms within just three months of consistent therapy.

For Health Select of Texas and Consumer-Directed Health Select participants, there's now a convenient virtual option through Hinge Health that eliminates the typical three-month wait to see a specialist. Whether you're experiencing issues during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, or any stage of life, this episode delivers practical insights that can transform your relationship with your pelvic floor and overall quality of life.

Take the first step toward addressing what's been normalized but shouldn't be. Your pelvic floor deserves attention, and relief is more accessible than you might think. Listen, learn, and reclaim control of this crucial but often overlooked aspect of your wellbeing.

Learn more about Hing Health's Pelvic Floor program and see if you may be eligible through the HealthSelect website.