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Understanding Transgender Surgeries, Recovery and the Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Understanding Transgender Surgeries, Recovery and the Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Transgender surgeries, also known as gender-affirming surgeries, are critical procedures that help individuals align their physical bodies with their gender identities. These surgeries can be life-changing - promoting psychological well-being, improving body image and providing relief from gender dysphoria. However, like any significant medical procedure, recovery is a vital phase, requiring time, attention and often specialized care. Pelvic floor physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping individuals recover and regain functionality, especially after bottom surgeries (such as vaginoplasty and phalloplasty).

Let’s explore transgender surgeries, the recovery process and how pelvic floor physical therapy can aid in healing and improve long-term outcomes.

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Pelvic Floor Muscle, Transgender HealthDevon Dinegar
Considering Gender-affirming Surgery? A Pelvic-floor Physical Therapist Before and After Surgery Can Help Facilitate Your Recovery
Considering Gender-affirming Surgery? A Pelvic-floor Physical Therapist Before and After Surgery Can Help Facilitate Your Recovery
Transgender HealthClaire Hamnettsleep, Pelvic health, pelvic pain, physical therapy, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, eds, heds, Ehlers danlos syndrome, joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, solstice PT, hypermobility, muscle tension, fragile skin, pelvicfloor, strengthening, kegels, trans, transgender, gender surgery, gender-affirming surgery, trans health