On November 14, 2013, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogynecology Institute of Michigan will host an educational event as part of a national public awareness campaign to help women impacted by pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) and minimize any discomfort regarding having conversations about and seeking treatment for pelvic floor disorders. The campaign, “Break Free from PFDs,” aims to help women understand the facts about PFDs and empower them with information on how to pursue individualized solutions for improved quality of life. The campaign was launched by the PFD Alliance this fall. New research issued by the PFD Alliance finds that ninety percent of Americans underestimate or are unsure about the prevalence of PFDs, which affects approximately one in three women at some point during their lives. This means many women undertreat PFDs and suffer in silence.
Information: Take the Floor: Break Free From PFDs
Topics include:
- You’re Not Alone: Learn from leading physicians and specialists about PFDs.
- Real-World Before/After Stories: Hear from patients that have overcome a Pelvic Floor Disorder.
- The 411 of Kegels: Learn physical therapy and wellness tips to strengthen the pelvic floor.
- Research: Cutting-edge therapy for women with Pelvic Floor Disorders.
Presentations by:
Raisa Platte, MD, Ph.D.
Jason Bennett, MD
Beth Rogers, RN, MPA, CCRC
Ziomara Bernt, PA-C
To make a reservation for the event, contact Iantha Fyolek at 616-588-1138 or e-mail [email protected].
The PFD Alliance was created in September 2011 to bring together the expertise and resources of various partners across advocacy, professional medical organizations, health providers, and scientific discovery corporations to increase awareness of PFDs and the nonsurgical and surgical treatment options of female pelvic floor disorders. The founding members of the PFD Alliance include the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), The Foundation for Female Health Awareness, Boston Scientific Corporation, and Merck Consumer Care. All Alliance members are working from a shared vision to improve the quality of life for women through education and access to a comprehensive list of treatment options such that women with a PFD may develop an individualized treatment plan to meet their needs. For more information, visit www.voicesforpfd.org.
Source: SALLYZARA Public Relations
