What Does Pelvic PT Have To Do With Gender Affirming Surgery?

Are you considering gender affirming surgery as a next step in your transition?

Finding and creating your team is super important to make sure you are fully supported throughout your journey. You might have already scoped out a surgeon to perform the operation, but have you sought out a pelvic floor physical therapist yet?

This kind of PT can look at your muscles in the perineal area to make sure everything is flexible, strong and moving well prior to this transition. The therapist will be able to help address issues in your pelvic floor before surgery so that it is in optimal condition upon recovery.

They can also help with concerns post-op should they occur. Bowel, bladder and sexual function issues are common and pelvic PT can work on these concerns at any stage of healing.

Seeing a pelvic PT can be game changing to help get the results you want from your gender affirming surgery. Please be an advocate for yourself and find a pelvic PT who can help you! 

If you want to learn more about how Oceanside Physical Therapy can support you in your transition, we offer consultation visits either in our office or virtually for $47.