Our recent Midlife Café gathering featured an insightful and empowering expert talk by Arpna Masuraha, a certified pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Aline Physical Therapy. With over 20 years of experience in pelvic health, Arpna shared her wealth of knowledge on how pelvic health impacts women throughout various stages of life. Below are some key takeaways from her presentation:

1. Insights on Our Medical System
Arpna provided a thoughtful perspective on how pelvic health is approached within our current medical system. She emphasized areas where improvements are needed and encouraged us to advocate for proactive care and patient empowerment.

2. Common Pelvic Health Issues
Arpna highlighted the frequency with which women seek care for issues such as sexual dysfunction, cystitis, and prolapse. She underscored the importance of addressing these concerns early to improve outcomes and quality of life.

3. Role of Estrogen in Pelvic Health
She explained the vital role of estrogen in maintaining pelvic floor health, particularly its role in tissue strength and elasticity. Arpna also discussed how declining estrogen levels during menopause can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction.

4. Body’s Self-Healing Mechanism
Arpna inspired attendees by emphasizing the body’s innate ability to heal itself. She shared examples of effective, non-pharmaceutical treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction, including supervised physical therapy exercises, lifestyle modifications, and integrative care approaches.

5. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Statistics
Arpna shared eye-opening data about pelvic floor dysfunction:

• 19% of women aged 65-74 experience urinary incontinence or pelvic pain.
• 40% of women aged 70 and older experience one or both of these symptoms.

She emphasized that early diagnosis and treatment—particularly through drug-free, non-surgical methods supervised by a specially trained physical therapist—can lead to significant improvements.

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Connect with Arpna

For anyone interested in learning more or seeking professional pelvic health services, here’s how you can reach her:

• Arpna Masuraha, Certified Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
  
• 🌐 www.alinept.com
• 📞 610-956-9567
• 🏢 12 Mystic Lane, Malvern, PA 19355

Upcoming Opportunity to Learn More

We’re excited to share that Arpna will be speaking at the Women’s Health Symposium this Saturday, January 25, at 11 AM, where she’ll delve deeper into pelvic health.

This event will also feature other engaging topics, including:

• Nutrition Over 40
• Acupuncture
• Pro-Aging Skin Care
• Mental Health

Please Note: This event is hosted at a different location and is not a Midlife Café event.
👉 Register and learn more here: In Harmony Wellspring - Events

Next Midlife Café Gathering

Mark your calendars! Our next Midlife Café meeting will be held on Friday, January 31, at 11 AM.
This informal community support meeting is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share, and support one another in a warm and welcoming environment.
👉 Register here: Midlife Café - January 31
I’m looking forward to seeing some of you there!

Thank You for Being Part of Our Community

Your participation makes Midlife Café a welcoming and inspiring space to connect, share, and grow together. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at our next gathering!

Warm regards,
Daniela Lejtneker 

Midlife Cafe Founder and Yoga Teacher

Contact Information:
📞 (001) 610-202-3533
🌐 danielalejtneker.offeringtree.com
📸 @science_behind_yoga