Pelvic Floor Management in Menopause and Beyond

Our 1-day certified course

Many pelvic health clinicians are highly skilled in treating pelvic floor

dysfunction, but are you fully equipped to understand and address the

complexities of menopause and beyond? Hormonal shifts, tissue atrophy,

and altered pain perception can significantly impact treatment outcomes.

This course is designed to bridge the gap, providing you with the

essential knowledge to adapt your techniques and deliver truly effective

care. Gain the expertise to effectively manage the specific pelvic health

concerns of women navigating menopause and beyond, making you a

highly valued practitioner in this field

Learning Outcomes

• Menopause Physiology

◦ Understand hormonal changes during perimenopause,

menopause, and postmenopause.

◦ Consider the impact of hormone decline on various systems,

including the pelvic floor.

◦ Understand the clinical relevance of the genitourinary syndrome of

menopause (GSM).

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Menopause:

◦ Consider the impact of hormonal changes on bladder function.

◦ Navigate the influence of hormone changes in relation to the pelvic

support system.

◦ Recognise the clinical significance of vaginal atrophy and pelvic

floor muscle dysfunction.

◦ Explore the connections between hormonal changes, and pelvic

floor function, and bowel habits.

Objective Assessment:

Tailor objective pelvic floor evaluations to the unique physiological shifts

experienced during and after menopause

How?

This specialised course delves into the intricacies of pelvic floor

assessment, with a particular focus on the physiological changes

occurring during menopause. Participants will learn to accurately

evaluate pelvic floor muscle function and vaginal health, recognising the

impact of hormonal fluctuations, tissue atrophy, and altered sensitivity.

We emphasise the adaptation of assessment techniques to address the

unique challenges presented by menopausal and beyond clients,

ensuring effective and targeted interventions.

Pelvic floor simulators are used to provide an interactive and immersive

learning experience, allowing for a deeper understanding of pelvic

anatomy and function.

Cost £349