Pelvic Health Support

I've gone viral! Over 1M views on my video about speculum size: https://www.tiktok.com//video/7400797885312421166

Here's to women's health advocacy!

TikTok · pelvichealthsupport 87.2K likes, 4111 comments. “Speculum Size & Your Pelvic Exam - ask your provider for an XS Speculum (and lets stop calling them “pediatric” speculums 🙄) If you experience discomfort with your pelvic exams or its your first - don’t be afraid to ask for them to use an extra small speculum....

Here's what you can expect from our telehealth visit.

🌟 You'll feel deeply listened to.
🌟 You'll feel validated.
🌟 You'll have an expert NP who understands YOUR unique symptoms.
🌟 You'll have a treatment plan tailored to YOU.
🌟 I might prescribe customized medications.
🌟 You'll have CLARITY about your specific path to healing with concrete science-backed action steps.

Get validated. Get clarity. Get the care you deserve to do s*xual health on your own terms. Book your complimentary 15-minute consultation with me today. https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/

Navigate your needs 1:1 with a provider who listens, validates, & clears the confusion. We'll connect the dots to get you the right treatment plan. 🌟💖

Book your complimentary consultation here: https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/

💜 Today, July 31st, is National Or**sm Day! 💜 Want to come but can’t? As a pelvic and s*xual health specialist, I have resources that can help!

Did you know that vi****or use was associated with improved s*xual, genitourinary, and mental health, according to a recent article published in April of this year.

Link to the full article, "The Role of Vi*****rs in Women’s Pelvic Health: An Alluring Tool to Improve Physical, Sexual, and Mental Health": https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11150285/

Visit my website to learn how I can help you and schedule a complimentary consultation.

www.pelvichealthsupport.com

📖 After completing my training at the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions, I ran a s*xual and reproductive health program at a large medical institution for over a decade. After going through treatment for breast cancer, I focused my learning on the science of s*xual health—especially s*xual pain, pelvic pain, and low libido/hypoactive s*xual desire disorder. I completed additional training through the Herbert Benson Mind Body Institute to integrate the art of mindfulness into my practice. ⚕️

Are you looking for help with pelvic pain, s*xual pain, hormone health, low libido Rx, or interested in Botox injections for the pelvic floor? Book a complimentary consultation on my website today.

www.pelvichealthsupport.com

Despite the high prevalence of pelvic floor disorders, only about 25% of affected individuals seek medical help due to embarrassment or lack of awareness about available treatments.

💜 Break the taboo around pelvic and s*xual health discussions with me, Kathy Kates, FNP, and get the care you deserve. 💜

Are you ready to rekindle your desire for s*x? But maybe you’re not sure where to start.

I’m here to help.

Welcome to s*xual health on your own terms.

Book your complimentary consultation with me today: https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/

Navigate your needs 1:1 with a provider who listens, validates, & clears the confusion. Kathy connects the dots to get you the right treatment plan. When your telehealth visit ends, Kathy will continue working on the logistics of your care to help you feel better.

Book your 15-minute Complimentary Consult here - https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/

📢📢 Hot off the press from this June 10th, 2024 Review Article:

"Boric Acid for the Treatment of Vaginitis: New Possibilities Using an Old Anti-Infective Agent: A Systematic Review"

✅ An average cure rate of 76% was found for vulvova**nal candidiasis Boric Acid (BA) treatment.

✅ Maintenance BA was equal to maintenance oral itraconazole therapy in vulvova**nal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis in a retrospective study.

✅ Prolonged BA monotherapy cured three of six recurrent Trichomonas

infections.

✅ Based on our findings and the rising antimicrobial therapy resistance, we suggest:

-intrava**nal BA 600 mg/day for 2 weeks for (recurrent) vulvova**nal candidiasis

-600 mg/day for 2-3 weeks for recurrent bacterial vaginosis.

✅ Rare resistant Trichomonas infections can be treated with BA 600 mg × 2/day for months and combined with oral antimicrobials.

✅ We suggest a maintenance regimen of BA 600 mg × 2/week for recurrent vulvova**nal candidiasis.

✅ In case of resistant bacterial vaginosis, we suggest BA 600 mg × 2-3/week.

Have you had luck with boric acid for treating vaginitis?

Let me know in the comments 👇🏽

What are Botox injections & how do they work?

Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes specific muscles. The use of Botox in the va**na is a relatively new procedure but has been clinically proven to be safe and effective. The procedure remains officially ‘off-label,’ meaning it is not FDA-approved. However, the use of Botox for pelvic floor muscle tightness is supported by scientific evidence and clinical results.

Botox is a highly effective treatment for tight pelvic muscles that are constantly in spasm & provides safe relief to many women.

To learn more about Botox injections & schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with Kathy, visit www.pelvichealthsupport.com

Are you a mental health clinician? This one is for you!

The Bloominar Series: The Birds and the Bees, 2.0 ~ Webinars on Sexual and Pelvic Health.

On Wednesday, June 12, from 12:30-1:00 PM EST on Zoom, I'll be presenting: “What’s under the hood: up close with the amazing cl****is.”

This webinar is specifically designed to empower mental health clinicians.

YOU WILL LEARN:

✨ What the cl****is is, and why it matters!

✨ How your patient's cl****al health might be an underlying reason for their s*xual and/or pelvic pain.

✨ How certain medications, diagnoses, and stage of life could be affecting their cl****al health.

✨ What key questions to ask that will help your patients/clients with cl****al and s*xual pain.

Q & A: There will be time for questions!

We can’t wait to see you at the webinar - please invite your colleagues, too!

Register for free here: https://www.integralbloom.com/thebloominarseriesbirdsandthebees2-owhat'sunderyourhood

The Bloominar Series: The Birds and the Bees, 2.0 ~ Webinars on Sexual and Pelvic Health.

On Wednesday, June 12, from 12:30-1:00 PM EST on Zoom, I'll be presenting: “What’s under the hood: up close with the amazing cl****is.”

This webinar is specifically designed to empower mental health clinicians.

YOU WILL LEARN:

✨ What the cl****is is, and why it matters!

✨ How your patient's cl****al health might be an underlying reason for their s*xual and/or pelvic pain.

✨ How certain medications, diagnoses, and stage of life could be affecting their cl****al health.

✨ What key questions to ask that will help your patients/clients with cl****al and s*xual pain.

Q & A: There will be time for questions!

We can’t wait to see you at the webinar - please invite your colleagues, too!

Register for free here: https://www.integralbloom.com/thebloominarseriesbirdsandthebees2-owhat'sunderyourhood

🔍 My patients, on average, see 5-6 providers before they find us and feel gaslit because their concerns aren’t taken seriously. At Pelvic Health Support, we’re committed to helping you get the care you deserve—eliminating pain, building arousal, increasing desire—so that you have great s*x. We want YOU to reclaim your s*xual health with science. Do s*xual health on your own terms. 💞

Get validated. Get clarity. Get the care you deserve to do s*xual health on your own terms. Book your complimentary 15-minute consultation with Kathy Kates, FNP, today.

https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/

There are so many reasons why women don’t enjoy s*x.

Pelvic Health Support can help you reclaim your s*xual desire through science-based care. Learn how prescription medications might jump-start low desire & low libido. Stop the shame cycle! Understand what works and redefine what pleasure means to YOU. Sexual medicine doesn’t have to be complicated.

Welcome to s*xual health on your own terms. I’m here to help.

Book your complimentary consultation with me now - https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/book-a-consult

🌟 Calling all mental health clinicians! 🌟 Join our FREE webinar, "The Premium Guided Tour of your V***a and Va**na," on Friday, May 31, from 12:30-1 pm ET. Discover how understanding vulvova**nal hormone health can empower you to ask key questions and support patients with s*xual and pelvic pain.

Last call! Register today! https://www.integralbloom.com/the-bloominar-series

“I would HIGHLY recommend Kathy Kates. She was extremely helpful in treating my symptoms. She not only provided the hands-on treatment but she was very helpful in reviewing the exercises that I needed. I have been a personal fitness trainer for over 28 years. I have worked closely with a lot of physical therapists to help my clients recover from injury. Kathy is one of the very best physical therapists I have worked with. She is caring, kind, and most of all, extremely knowledgeable and capable! I had been dealing with some issues for a year and within 4 sessions, my symptoms were drastically better!!! She is amazing!” - Susan O.

🔍 Are you curious about how vulvova**nal hormone health could be impacting your patients' s*xual and pelvic pain? Join us for a FREE webinar tailored for mental health clinicians on May 31. Learn about medications, diagnoses, and life stages that may affect vulvova**nal hormone health, and unlock the knowledge to support your patients better. Don't miss the chance to access valuable resources and referral support!

Register today! https://www.integralbloom.com/the-bloominar-series

Did you happen to know I am a peer-reviewed journal author? 📖 An article I wrote with my co-founder of the Institute for Pelvic Health, Melissa Hines, DPT, was in the October 2023 issue of Women's Healthcare, A Clinical Journal for NPs - from the Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH). It’s called “High tone pelvic floor and bowel, urinary, and s*xual health.”

You can read the article here - https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/high-tone-pelvic-floor-and-bowel-urinary-and-s*xual-health/

Are you looking for help with pelvic pain, s*xual pain, hormone health, low libido Rx, or interested in Botox injections for the pelvic floor? Book a telehealth visit with me on my website today.

https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/

Mental Health Providers! There is still time to register for this free webinar!

Are you a mental health clinician looking to empower your patients by knowing the key questions to ask that will help them with their s*xual and/or pelvic pain? Join Maria Mellano, LICSW, and me, Kathy Kates, FNP, for a free webinar just for mental health clinicians called “The Premium Guided Tour of your V***a and Va**na”. You’ll learn what could affect their vulvova**nal hormone health AND walk away from this webinar with incredible online resources to share with your clients.

Register now: https://www.integralbloom.com/the-bloominar-series

On Friday, May 31, from 12:30-1pm ET on Zoom,

I've been invited to present a webinar, “The Premium Guided Tour of your V***a and Va**na,” specifically designed to empower mental health clinicians.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

How your patient's vulvova**nal hormone health might be an underlying reason for their s*xual and/or pelvic pain.

How certain medications, diagnoses, and stage of life could be affecting their vulvova**nal hormone health.

What key questions to ask that will help your patients/clients with s*xual and pelvic pain.

If you have healthcare professionals in your network for whom this might resonate- please share🙏🏼💖

Link to register: https://www.integralbloom.com/the-bloominar-series

Did you know that just like you can have knots (aka trigger points), tension, and muscle spasms in your neck, you can also have trigger points, tension, and spasms in your pelvic floor muscles?!

They may be responsible for your pelvic pain, painful s*x (dyspareunia), urinary frequency, urinary urgency, interstitial cystitis, constipation, vaginismus, vulvodynia, or other pelvic floor dysfunction.

We often use pelvic floor injections (Botox) as an adjunct to help decrease the tension in the pelvic floor that is contributing to your symptoms. Your nurse practitioner will decide which is the right option for you.

Want to learn more & see if pelvic floor injections could help you? Schedule a telehealth appointment today - https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/

Calling all mental health clinicians!

Join Kathy Kates, NP & Maria Mellano, LICSW, for a webinar!
On Friday, May 31, from 12:30-1 pm ET, we’re doing a FREE webinar called “The Premium Guided Tour of your V***a and Va**na” specifically for mental health clinicians.
After this tour, you’ll be empowered to ask critical questions that will help your patients with s*xual and pelvic pain.

Register here: https://www.integralbloom.com/the-bloominar-series

👩🏻‍⚕️ I’m a board-certified family nurse practitioner and founder of Pelvic Health Support. I help patients with s*xual and pelvic health concerns go from feeling ashamed and confused about symptoms (s*xual pain, pelvic pain, low libido) and not heard by their healthcare provider to becoming proud, confident, educated, and empowered to flourish with their s*xual and pelvic health. 🌟

Book a visit today: https://www.pelvichealthsupport.com/

🎉👩‍⚕️ Happy National Nurses Week! 👨‍⚕️🎉

To all the incredible nurses out there, this week, we're celebrating YOU and all the amazing work you do every single day.

Your dedication, compassion, and expertise make such a difference in the lives of so many.

Thank you for your tireless commitment to caring for others, being a beacon of hope and healing, and always going above and beyond. You truly are the heart of healthcare.

Here's to you, nurses! 💙

🌟 Calling all mental health clinicians! 🌟 Join our FREE webinar, "The Premium Guided Tour of your V***a and Va**na," on May 31, 12:30-1 pm ET. Gain insights into how vulvova**nal hormone health impacts s*xual and pelvic pain, and learn to ask key questions to support your patients. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and access valuable referral support.

Join us to better support your patients' well-being!

Register for free here - https://www.integralbloom.com/the-bloominar-series

✅ I support the Menopause Research Equity Act of 2023!

This bill bolsters federally funded menopause research and seeks to address unique challenges faced by women experiencing menopause. 🙌

Are you a woman with low s*xual desire? Fill out this form to participate in a study designed by the European Society for Sexual Medicine on low s*xual desire in women & medical treatment.

🔗 link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9VCT7VQ

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