Pelvic Puzzle

FitRight Women's Health
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Welcome to The Pelvic Puzzle, a podcast by FitRight Women's Health, where we break down the different puzzle pieces of women's health with the professionals who can help you put it all together. Hosted by Taryn Watson, pelvic health physiotherapist and co-founder of FitRight HQ in Perth, WA, each season dives into a different topic, from prolapse to perimenopause, using case studies inspired by the stories we hear so often in the clinic, alongside conversations with the specialists who help women navigate them. Saving the world, one pelvic floor at a time!

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Renee – The 51-Year-Old Who Keeps Starting Exercise, and Pain Keeps Stopping Her

    Every time Renee gets a few good weeks of exercise under her belt, something flares up: first her shoulder, now her heel. She's starting to wonder if her body just isn't built for exercise anymore. It turns out that’s not the real story at all. In this episode of The Perimenopause Puzzle, Taryn is joined by her FitRight co-founder, musculoskeletal physiotherapist Jess Hextall, to unpack why tendon pain, joint pain and stop-start exercise are so common in perimenopause. Using Renee's story, they talk about what an assessment looks like when more than one thing hurts, why tendons actually want to be loaded (with the right amount), how to work around the real-life barriers of kids, work and gym anxiety, and what a realistic starting point for strength, bone-loading and cardio can look like. You'll learn: Why being believed is often the first step. Validating a woman's pain is part of treatment, not just a nice extra, and why the first appointment should leave you with a plan and a quick win.How falling and fluctuating oestrogen can affect tendons (think rotator cuff, heel and Achilles pain), and why it doesn't mean your body is "broken" or that you can't exercise, just that load needs to build up gradually.Practical ways around the barriers: 20-minute blocks, habit stacking (squats while the kettle boils), booking a class to attend on the way home from work, and the power of exercising with other women.What a beginner program can look like for strength, bone health and heart health: a push, pull, squat, hinge and carry, a little impact (like stomping on the stairs), and simple bike or circuit intervals.Why the full picture for Renee might include a musculoskeletal physio, a GP, a dietitian and a pelvic health physio (research has shown that pelvic floor symptoms are one of the common, but quieter reasons that women give up exercise).If you've ever felt like your body has turned on you every time you try to get back into exercise, this episode is for you. It's not that your body can't do it. It might just need a different starting point. Resources Season 1 episode on exercise, bone health and prolapse (the LIFTMOR study) Episode 1 with Dr Miranda Quenby: GP management of perimenopause [add link]Coming later this season: a bone health and osteoporosis Q&AInternational Menopause Society 2026 White Paper: Chronic pain at midlife Book an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's HealthLearn more about our women's health exercise classesFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health educationPlease note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. This is still a fairly new podcast, so if this episode resonated with you, a quick review helps more women find it. Please consider leaving one, and share it with a friend who might need to hear it too.

  2. Oct 22

    Fiona – The 53-Year-Old Whose Hip Pain Turned Out to Be Connected to Her Pelvic Floor

    Fiona came to see Jess about her bladder. Almost as an afterthought, she mentioned a hip niggle too — one she assumed someone else already had covered. It turns out the two were never separate problems at all. In this episode of The Perimenopause Puzzle, Taryn is joined again by Jess Vanson, hybrid Sports/MSK and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, to explore a connection most women have never heard of — the link between the hip and the pelvic floor. Using Fiona's story, they unpack why a hip issue in mid-life that never fully resolved with a standard glute-strengthening program might actually be tangled up with pelvic floor tension, why lateral hip pain (often called "hip bursitis") becomes so much more common during and after perimenopause, and why doing more pelvic floor exercises can sometimes make things worse, not better. You'll learn: Why the hip, pelvis and spine function as one connected system — the deep hip rotators and the back of the pelvic floor are literally neighbouring structures, so treating one in isolation rarely gets to the bottom of things.What's often called "hip bursitis" is more accurately Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) — a compression-related tendon issue that becomes far more common after menopause, driven by hormonal changes, muscle loss, and stiffer, less elastic muscle tissue.Why two of the most common pieces of hip advice — To do pilates-style clams and side-lying leg lifts — aren't always helpfulWhy a tight, "gripping" pelvic floor can actually contribute to hip pain, and why doing more pelvic floor exercises in that case can make things worse — a reminder of why a proper global assessment matters before starting any exercise plan.Why getting the full picture for hip pain at this life stage might mean pulling in a musculoskeletal physio, a pelvic health physio, and a Women’s Health GP If you've ever been told your hip pain is "just wear and tear," or you've been doing your pelvic floor exercises without any real change in your symptoms, this episode connects some dots you probably didn't expect. Resources Link to Episode 3 with Jess Vanson — a deep dive on stress incontinenceLink to Episode 1 with Dr Miranda Quenby — GP management of perimenopauseLink to Season 1 Bonus Episode: Demystifying Pessaries with Jess VansonBook an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's HealthLearn more about our women's health exercise classesFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health education Please note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. This is still a fairly new podcast, so if this episode resonated with you, a quick review genuinely helps more women find it — please consider leaving one, and share it with a friend who might need to hear it too.

  3. Oct 18

    Sally – The 47-Year-Old Who Keeps Gaining Weight Despite Eating Less

    Sally is 47 and feels like she's doing everything "right." She's eating less, exercising more than ever before, and yet the scales continue to creep up. After years of calorie counting and trying different diets to get back to her ‘pre-pregnancy weight’ (some of which have worked short term in the past), she’s recently put on a significant amount of weight and none of the previous strategies are helping. She's left wondering whether it's just part of getting older - or if something else is going on. In this episode of The Perimenopause Puzzle, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson is joined by Dietitian Maddi Pearce to unpack why midlife weight gain is so much more complicated than "eat less, move more" - and why so many of the diets recommended to women like Sally were never going to deliver lasting results in the first place. They also discuss the sensitive topic of weight conversations in healthcare - how to balance the principles of Health at Every Size with the very real health risks associated with rapid weight gain and increasing visceral fat. You'll learn: Why Sally's previous diets worked short-term and then stopped working — and why "what have I done wrong" usually isn't the right question to be asking.Whether intermittent fasting has a genuine place in perimenopause and postmenopause, or whether it can work against you at this life stage.The fact that women can lose up to 40% of their gut bacteria diversity through perimenopause. Maddi describes it like losing almost half the soil a plant needs to grow: you can't expect it to thrive without restoring the soil first. Optimising gut health and adding prebiotics as ‘the fertiliser’ may even help delay the onset of perimenopause symptoms, and make them less bothersome when they do arrive.Why symptoms like fatigue and hair thinning might be connected to gut health, nutrition, or other medical issues - and not simply written off as part of "getting older."Why the goal at this time of life shouldn't be a number on the scale - and what to focus on instead, including muscle mass and body compositionWhether all the hype around protein, and the importance of eating breakfast, are worth listening toWhether your goal is your "pre-baby weight," or you're just exhausted by diets that stop working, this episode reframes the whole conversation. Resources Book an appointment with the multidisciplinary team at FitRight Women's Health - Dietitian, GP, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal PhysiotherapyLearn more about our Clinical Exercise Classes and women's health exercise programsFollow FitRight Women's Health on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health educationPlease note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. This is still a fairly new podcast, so if this episode resonated with you, a quick review genuinely helps more women find it — please consider leaving one, and share it with a friend who might need to hear it too

  4. Oct 7

    Tracey – The 43-Year-Old With Worsening Bladder Leaks at the Gym

    Tracey's Light Bladder Leakage (AKA Stress Urinary Incontinence) had been mild and manageable since she had her kids, until the past year when it’s gotten worse during her regular gym classes. When a friend was diagnosed with a vaginal prolapse, Tracey started to worry the same thing was happening to her. But was it? In this episode of The Perimenopause Puzzle, Taryn is joined again by Jess Vanson, hybrid Sports/Musculoskeletal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. As well as busting one of the most common misconceptions in pelvic health: that leaking always means prolapse, and prolapse always means leaking, they use Tracey's story to unpack the real mechanics behind stress urinary incontinence and why it can worsen during perimenopause even when nothing else has changed. They chat through what treatment options might look like — including a closer look at pelvic floor training, the concept of ‘it’s not what you do, it’s how you do it’, and continence pessaries as a real alternative to jumping straight to surgery. You'll learn: Why leaking doesn't always mean prolapse, and prolapse doesn't always mean leaking — sometimes a prolapse can actually "kink off" the bladder, masking leakage until it's supported and straightened by a pessary.The two different sources of stress incontinence — a lack of "backstop" support behind the bladder and urethra, versus weakness in the urethra itself — and why they need different treatment approaches.Why fluctuating and declining hormones in perimenopause genuinely change the tissue of the urethra and pelvic floor, which is why symptoms that were mild for years can suddenly get worse.Why you don't have to choose between giving up high-impact exercise and wearing pads forever — load management, technique changes, and targeted "anterior" pelvic floor training can shift the outcome without giving up the activity you love.How continence pessaries differ from prolapse pessaries — offering targeted support behind the urethra, and sometimes near-instant relief during exercise for some women, while other rehab work continues in the background. If you've ever assumed your bladder leakage is an inevitable part of ageing, and that your only options are to stop impact exercise, or wear heavy pads, then this episode will change how you think about it. Resources Season 1 Bonus Episode: Demystifying Pessaries with Jess VansonBook an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's HealthLearn more about our women's health exercise classesFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health education Please note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. This is still a fairly new podcast, so if this episode resonated with you, a quick review genuinely helps more women find it — please consider leaving one, and share it with a friend who might need to hear it too.

  5. Oct 2

    Amanda – The 47-Year-Old Whose Overactive Bladder Won't Let Her Leave the House Anymore

    Amanda – The 47-Year-Old Whose Overactive Bladder Won't Let Her Leave the House Anymore Amanda has never had children. Yet for years she's joked about having a "weak bladder" and a pelvic floor that's "shot." Recently, things have taken a sharp turn — sudden, overwhelming urges, leaking on the way to the toilet several times a day, and two embarrassing accidents that have left her staying home rather than risk being caught out again. In this episode of The Perimenopause Puzzle, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson uses Amanda's story to unpack overactive bladder (OAB) — what it actually is, why it's not the same thing as a "weak" bladder or pelvic floor, and why it can worsen significantly in perimenopause, even in women who've never given birth. Taryn breaks down the real difference between stress and urge incontinence, busts some common fluid and toileting myths, and explains why Amanda's pelvic floor turned out to be too tight, not too weak. You'll learn: Why an "overactive" bladder usually means a bladder — and pelvic floor — working too hard, not one that's weak or failing.The real difference between stress incontinence and urge incontinence, and why they need different treatment approaches.Why drinking more water isn't always the answer — hidden fluid sources like tea, coffee and smoothies can push daily intake well past what the bladder actually needs, and make urgency worse.How chronic constipation can be a genuine driver of bladder urgency, not just a separate, unrelated issue.How declining oestrogen in perimenopause can make bladder and vaginal tissue more sensitive, worsening both urgency and pain with sex — even in women without classic symptoms like hot flushes.If you've ever told yourself you "just have a weak bladder," or you're noticing new urgency symptoms as you move through perimenopause, this episode will change how you think about what's actually going on. Resources Link to Season 2, Episode 1 with Dr Miranda Quenby — more on differentiating perimenopause symptomsBook an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's HealthLearn more about our women's health exercise classesFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health educationPlease note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. This is still a fairly new podcast, so if this episode resonated with you, a quick review genuinely helps more women find it — please consider leaving one, and share it with a friend who might need to hear it too.

  6. Sep 25

    Jacinta – The 46-Year-Old Who Didn't Think Perimenopause Applied to Her Yet

    Jacinta assumed perimenopause meant hot flushes. Since she'd never had one — and her periods were still regular — she put her worsening sleep, mood swings, painful sex and dropping libido down to sheer life stress. Turns out that's one of the most common presentations GPs see. In this season-opening episode of The Pelvic Puzzle, host and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson kicks off Season 2, The Perimenopause Puzzle, with Women's Health GP Dr Miranda Quenby. Using Jacinta's fictional story, they walk through what a proper Well Woman Check actually involves, how to tell perimenopause apart from burnout, stress or thyroid issues, why regular periods don't rule anything out, and a grounded, myth-busting look at menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) — covering the real risk numbers, the benefits beyond symptom relief, and the biggest misconceptions still doing the rounds. You'll learn: What a Well Woman Check actually covers — far more than symptoms alone, including family history, cycle tracking, and a metabolic health check (cholesterol, diabetes risk) as part of a broader "45-49 year old health check."Why there's no reliable blood test for perimenopause — hormones fluctuate too much day to day, so diagnosis comes down to age, symptoms and timeline, not a number on a page.Why regular periods don't rule out perimenopause — with up to 60 possible symptoms, period changes are often not the first sign women notice.The real numbers behind MHT risk — breast cancer risk with combined therapy sits at around 9 cases per 10,000 women-years, lower than the risk linked to inactivity or heavy alcohol use — alongside real benefits like osteoporosis prevention and delayed onset of type 2 diabetes.Four common myths, busted: that you have to wait until your periods stop to seek help, that vaginal estrogen is off-limits after breast cancer, that pregnancy isn't possible in perimenopause, and that "bioidentical" hormones are safer simply because they're natural.If you've ever dismissed your own symptoms because you don't have hot flushes, or you're not sure whether it's "just stress" or something more — this is the episode to start with. Resources Book a Well Woman Check with Dr Miranda Quenby or Dr Brodie Thorpe at FitRight Women's Health in ApplecrossSeason 1, Episode 4 — more on the LIFTMOR trial and bone density, referenced in this episodeLearn more about FitRight’s women's health exercise classesFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health educationSign up for our Monday Emails - weekly newsletters with lots more great nuggets of women’s health like this!Please note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or leave a quick review — it helps more women access this kind of information.

  7. Aug 19

    Demystifying All Things Pessaries — With Jess Vanson

    Think pessaries are only for elderly women who can't have surgery? Or that once it's fitted, it stays in for months untouched? This episode sets the record straight, and explains how often pessaries can be the missing puzzle piece for prolapse management.  In this bonus episode of The Pelvic Puzzle, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson is joined by her colleague Jess Vanson — a hybrid Sports and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead at FitRight HQ — to demystify everything about pessaries, from what they actually are to how they fit into everyday life, sex, exercise, and even preparing for surgery. You'll learn: Why pessaries suit far more than "elderly women who can't have surgery" — from mums wanting to get back to running, to women managing worsening symptoms as they take on grandmother duties, to everything in between.The difference between self-managed and non-self-managed pessaries, and why "insert and forget for months" isn't the full picture.Honest answers to the questions women actually ask — can you exercise with a pessary in, can you have sex with it in, will it hurt?Pessaries aren't risk-free, but the risks are generally low and manageable — and why co-managing with a GP or gynaecologist matters.How a pessary can be used as "pre-hab" before surgery, giving tissue a break from constant stretch and helping predict how your bladder and bowel might respond once everything is lifted back into position.If you've ever wondered whether a pessary might be right for you — or you just want to understand this option before ruling it in or out — this episode is for you. Resources Episode 5 — more on how a pessary can support surgical decision-making and outcomesEpisode 1 - prolapse types, staging and ring pessaries Book a pessary consult with the team at FitRight Women's HealthLearn more about our women's health exercise classesFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health educationPlease note: The information shared in this podcast is intended for education only and should not replace personalised advice from your healthcare provider. Some episodes include fictional case studies to illustrate common presentations and how a multidisciplinary team might approach them. These stories are entirely fictional, drawn from a mix of experiences in clinical practice — any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or leave a quick review — it helps more women access this kind of information.

  8. Aug 13

    Sue - The 65 year old woman with prolapse deciding if surgery is right for her

    Sue – The 65-Year-Old Deciding If Prolapse Surgery Is Right for Her Sue lived with a mild prolapse for 20 years without it bothering her — until new bladder symptoms, recurrent UTIs and a worsening bulge made her start asking whether it was finally time to consider surgery. In this episode of The Pelvic Puzzle, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson is joined by Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Anna Clare to unpack how women and their care team decide if, and when, prolapse surgery is the right call. Using Sue's case as a guide, they walk through what actually goes into that decision, what recovery involves, and how bladder symptoms, recurrence risk and life stage all shape the outcome. You'll learn: Surgery isn't a last resort, but it isn't the easy option either — the right choice depends on symptoms, lifestyle, general health and what matters most to each woman at her stage of life.Bladder symptoms can improve, worsen or stay the same after prolapse surgery, and a pre-op pessary trial can help predict how the bladder will respond.Recurrence is real — anterior repair recurrence sits around 30%, which is why timing, pre-op preparation and getting it right the first time matter so much.Recovery means avoiding heavy lifting for three months, staying on top of bowel habits, and no sex for six weeks — a real consideration for active grandmothers like Sue.Good decision-making is a team effort — pelvic health physio, GP and gynaecologist all play a part, whether a woman chooses surgery, a pessary, or a conservative approach for now.If you or someone you love is weighing up whether prolapse surgery is the right next step — or you just want to understand what that conversation with a gynaecologist actually involves — this episode is for you. Resources Link to previous Prolapse Puzzle episodes on prolapse types, staging, and pessary use (episode 1 and episode 2)Learn more about Dr Anna Clare and how to book with her at Woom: https://www.thewoom.com.au/about/anna-clare/Book an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's Health - https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/bookings/Learn more about our women's health exercise classes - https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/exercise-classes/Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health educationPlease note: This episode includes a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation and how a multidisciplinary team might approach it. This story is entirely fictional, drawn from a mix of experiences in clinical practice — any resemblance to real people is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised advice from your healthcare provider. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or leave a quick review — it helps more women access this kind of information.

  9. Aug 5

    Louise - The 55 year old facing the Mid Life Exercise and Prolapse Conundrum

    Louise has spent years avoiding heavy lifting because she was told it might make her prolapse worse. Now she's preparing for life as a grandmother and has recently been diagnosed with osteopaenia, leaving her with a frustrating question: how can she protect both her pelvic floor and her bones? In this episode of The Pelvic Puzzle, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson explores one of the biggest challenges facing midlife women—balancing prolapse management with the strength and impact training needed for healthy ageing. You'll learn: Whether exercise can actually make prolapse worse.Why avoiding resistance training may do more harm than good for long-term health.How women with prolapse can safely lift weights and exercise with confidence.The connection between prolapse, bone health and healthy ageing.How pelvic floor rehabilitation, pessaries and strength training can work together to keep women active throughout midlife and beyond.If you've been told to "just stick to Pilates" because of prolapse—or you're wondering how to exercise safely during perimenopause or after menopause—this episode is for you. Resources LIFTMOR Trial: Heavy Resistance Training and Bone HealthLink to Episode 1 - Learn more about what is prolapse, what do the types and stages meanLink to Episode 2 - Learn more about what is a pessary and how can it help prolapse Book an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's Health.Learn more about our women's health exercise classes.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health education.Please note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Every share helps more women access evidence-based, multidisciplinary women's health care.

  10. Jul 29

    Natalie – The Mum Who 'Failed' at Kegels to Help Her Prolapse

    Natalie has lived with prolapse symptoms for years, assuming pelvic floor exercises were the only treatment option. But as her symptoms worsen—and opening her bowels becomes increasingly difficult—she realises it's finally time to seek help. In this episode of The Pelvic Puzzle, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson uses a fictional case study to explore posterior vaginal wall prolapse (rectocele), why not all prolapses behave the same way, and why treatment should always be tailored to the individual. You'll learn: What a rectocele (posterior vaginal wall prolapse) is and how it differs from other types of prolapse.Why some women struggle to empty their bowels with a rectocele.Whether pelvic floor exercises can improve every type of prolapse.When pessaries or surgery may be more appropriate than pelvic floor exercises alone.How a multidisciplinary team—including physiotherapists, GPs, dietitians and gynaecologists—can help women manage prolapse symptoms and improve quality of life.If you've ever wondered why your prolapse hasn't improved despite doing your pelvic floor exercises, this episode explains why the answer isn't always as simple as "do more Kegels." Resources Book an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's Health.Learn more about our multidisciplinary approach to prolapse management.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more evidence-based women's health education.Please note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Every share helps more women access evidence-based, multidisciplinary women's health care.

  11. Jul 24

    Karina – The Busy Mum of Three Considering a Vaginal Pessary for Running

    Karina is a mum of three who's finally ready to make time for herself again. She wants to get back into running, but every time she heads out, she's met with the familiar feeling of vaginal heaviness. After reading conflicting advice online, she's left wondering whether prolapse means she'll have to give up running forever—or whether a vaginal pessary could help. In this episode of The Pelvic Puzzle, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson uses a fictional case study to unpack the role of vaginal support pessaries, returning to high-impact exercise after childbirth, and how women with prolapse can confidently get back to doing the activities they love. You'll learn: Whether women with prolapse should avoid running.What a vaginal support pessary is and how it's fitted.Who is a good candidate for a pessary.Whether a pessary treats prolapse or simply manages symptoms.How pelvic floor rehabilitation, strength training and multidisciplinary care can help women stay active long-term.If you've been told to stop running because of prolapse—or you've wondered whether a pessary might be right for you—this episode is packed with practical, evidence-informed advice to help you make informed decisions. Resources Return to Running Guidelines (full consensus statement Goom et al 2019)Return to Running Patient Checklist from FitRight HQBook an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's Health.Learn more about our women's health exercise programs.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more women's health education.Please note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Every share helps more women access evidence-based, multidisciplinary women's health care.

  12. Jul 16

    Sascha – The New Mum with Prolapse Who Feels Like Her Body Has Failed Her

    Four weeks after welcoming her first baby, Sascha notices a bulge and heaviness in her vagina after a walk. She's terrified that she's caused permanent damage, wonders if she'll need surgery, and questions whether she'll ever be able to have another baby. In this episode of The Pelvic Puzzle, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Watson unpacks this common postnatal scenario using a fictional case study to explore what early prolapse symptoms can mean—and, importantly, what they don't. You'll learn: What pelvic organ prolapse actually is.Why prolapse happens after childbirth, and whether it can be prevented.What an early assessment with a pelvic health physiotherapist looks like.The role of pelvic floor exercises, exercise rehabilitation, pessaries and multidisciplinary care.What the long-term outlook is for women diagnosed with prolapse after birth, including future pregnancies and surgery.Whether you're newly postpartum, supporting someone who is, or you're a health professional wanting a better understanding of prolapse, this episode offers practical, evidence-informed reassurance. Resources Book an appointment with the team at FitRight Women's Health (located in Applecross, WA, telehealth available)Learn more about our Baby&Me exercise classes.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more women's health educationSign up for our Monday email newsletterPlease note: This episode uses a fictional case study to illustrate a common clinical presentation. Any resemblance to real people or their experiences is purely coincidental. The information shared is for educational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice. Thanks for listening to The Pelvic Puzzle. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit. Every share helps more women find evidence-based, multidisciplinary women's health care.

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Welcome to The Pelvic Puzzle, a podcast by FitRight Women's Health, where we break down the different puzzle pieces of women's health with the professionals who can help you put it all together. Hosted by Taryn Watson, pelvic health physiotherapist and co-founder of FitRight HQ in Perth, WA, each season dives into a different topic, from prolapse to perimenopause, using case studies inspired by the stories we hear so often in the clinic, alongside conversations with the specialists who help women navigate them. Saving the world, one pelvic floor at a time!

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    FitRight Women's Health
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
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