Stop Normalizing Pain: Evidence-Based Pelvic Health from Periods to Menopause
In a national Brazilian survey of 10,070 women, 90.7% reported menstrual pain during their last cycle. Worldwide, pooled estimates suggest dysmenorrhea affects roughly 7 in 10 women. Pelvic floor symptoms have been normalized for generations — women's health physiotherapy has never been more necessary. This conversation explains why, and what actually helps.
In this episode, Dr. Patrícia Mota speaks with Dr. Patrícia Driusso — Professor at UFSCar, coordinator of the Women's Health Research Lab (LAMU), COFFITO Women's Health specialist, former president of ABRAFISM, and co-author of a leading textbook on pelvic floor assessment (2nd ed., 2023). From menstrual pain and menopause to athletes, ColicApp, and education-first care, she shares the science and the call to stop normalizing pain.
This episode is in Portuguese with English intro and outro.
Brought to you by: Eleva.care — Your digital companion for women's health and recovery: https://eleva.care
Show notes: https://podcast.patriciamota.com/episode/stop-normalizing-pain-evidence-based-pelvic-health-from-periods-to-menopause
Takeaways and References: https://femmefocus.beehiiv.com/p/stop-normalizing-pain-dr-patricia-driusso
Where to find Dr. Patrícia Driusso:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-driusso-16b179105
- Lattes CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/8898319491890063
- UFSCar: https://www.ppgft.ufscar.br/pt-br/programa/docentes-e-linhas-de-pesquisa/patricia-driusso
- Book: https://www.manole.com.br/avaliacao-fisioterapeutica-da-musculatura-do-assoalho-pelvico-feminino-2-edicao-/p
Where to find Patrícia Mota:
- Eleva Care: https://eleva.care/patimota
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patimota/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_mota_pt_phd/
- Website: https://patriciamota.com
- Podcast: https://podcast.patriciamota.com
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.pt/citations?user=fNJsrScAAAAJ
- ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Patricia-Mota-4
- X: https://twitter.com/patimota
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
