# Stop Normalizing Pain: Evidence-Based Pelvic Health from Periods to Menopause > Season 1, Episode 4 | Just Between Us … and Science: The Women's Health Lab --- ## Episode Details | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | **Published** | September 27, 2026 | | **Duration** | 01:18:36 | | **Type** | full | | **Explicit** | No | **Episode URL:** https://podcast.patriciamota.com/episode/stop-normalizing-pain-evidence-based-pelvic-health-from-periods-to-menopause **Audio File:** https://anchor.fm/s/fb6b5228/podcast/play/126390616/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-27%2F432778567-44100-2-7bd6e950ef6f5.mp3 --- ## Show Notes 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.careShow notes: https://podcast.patriciamota.com/episode/stop-normalizing-pain-evidence-based-pelvic-health-from-periods-to-menopauseTakeaways and References: https://femmefocus.beehiiv.com/p/stop-normalizing-pain-dr-patricia-driussoWhere to find Dr. Patrícia Driusso:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-driusso-16b179105Lattes CV: http://lattes.cnpq.br/8898319491890063UFSCar: https://www.ppgft.ufscar.br/pt-br/programa/docentes-e-linhas-de-pesquisa/patricia-driussoBook: https://www.manole.com.br/avaliacao-fisioterapeutica-da-musculatura-do-assoalho-pelvico-feminino-2-edicao-/pWhere to find Patrícia Mota:Eleva Care: https://eleva.care/patimotaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patimota/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_mota_pt_phd/Website: https://patriciamota.comPodcast: https://podcast.patriciamota.comGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.pt/citations?user=fNJsrScAAAAJResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Patricia-Mota-4X: https://twitter.com/patimotaIn this episode, we cover:(0:00) Cold open(2:33) Introduction — Just Between Us(3:55) The conversation begins(4:39) Career and formation(8:32) Teaching women's health(10:08) Changes in the field(12:15) Motherhood and career(17:51) Book launch — pelvic floor assessment(19:36) Communication in physiotherapy(26:18) Menopause and pelvic floor research(27:16) PFMT and urinary incontinence(30:55) Climacteric and menopause(35:03) Menopause health impacts(35:51) Physical activity in menopause(41:32) Pelvic floor muscle training(43:35) Athletes and pelvic floor(50:56) ColicApp and menstrual pain(56:30) Health education for women(1:00:01) Vaginal birth preparation(1:05:15) Evidence-based practice(1:06:13) Closing — advice and future(1:11:59) Final reflections(1:14:50) OutroFor inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@eleva.carePatrícia may be an investor in the companies discussed.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. ## Chapters 1. **[0:00]** Cold open 2. **[2:33]** Introduction — Just Between Us 3. **[3:55]** The conversation begins 4. **[4:39]** Career and formation 5. **[8:32]** Teaching women's health 6. **[10:08]** Changes in the field 7. **[12:15]** Motherhood and career 8. **[17:51]** Book launch — pelvic floor assessment 9. **[19:36]** Communication in physiotherapy 10. **[26:18]** Menopause and pelvic floor research 11. **[27:16]** PFMT and urinary incontinence 12. **[30:55]** Climacteric and menopause 13. **[35:03]** Menopause health impacts 14. **[35:51]** Physical activity in menopause 15. **[41:32]** Pelvic floor muscle training 16. **[43:35]** Athletes and pelvic floor 17. **[50:56]** ColicApp and menstrual pain 18. **[56:30]** Health education for women 19. **[1:00:01]** Vaginal birth preparation 20. **[1:05:15]** Evidence-based practice 21. **[1:06:13]** Closing — advice and future 22. **[1:11:59]** Final reflections 23. **[1:14:50]** Outro --- ## About the Podcast **Just Between Us … and Science: The Women's Health Lab** Join Dr. Patrícia Mota, PT, PhD, as she takes you behind the scenes of women's health — from the latest research to everyday experiences. | Role | Value | |------|-------| | **Host** | Dr. Patrícia Mota, PT, PhD | | **Brought to you by** | [Eleva Care](https://eleva.care) | ### Host **Dr. Patrícia Mota, PT, PhD** Physical Therapist and PhD specializing in women's health research ### Listen on Your Favorite Platform - **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/2PMAy4HFeiu8IAf8Ic8Fqo - **Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevating-womens-health/id1770183816 - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@patimota ### Website https://podcast.patriciamota.com --- ## Medical Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. --- **Brought to you by [Eleva Care](https://eleva.care)** *This document is optimized for AI assistants and language models. For the full interactive experience, visit the [episode page](https://podcast.patriciamota.com/episode/stop-normalizing-pain-evidence-based-pelvic-health-from-periods-to-menopause).* Last Updated: September 27, 2026