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Menopause Discussion => Alternative Therapies => Topic started by: Haydo on November 13, 2021, 02:37:20 PM

Title: Collagen
Post by: Haydo on November 13, 2021, 02:37:20 PM

I am wondering if anyone has benefited from taking collagen for their pelvic floor health?  I have a friend who is convinced it has helped her strengthen her pelvic floor, and I am considering trying it myself.  Does anyone have any thoughts, experiences or suggestions concerning this? 

Title: Re: Collagen
Post by: CLKD on November 13, 2021, 03:53:28 PM

Get an appt with a physiotherapist interested in women's health?  She can advise on gentle exercises if necessary and you can then talk about collagen supplements.  Where would you start though: how much would you need daily?  A loss of oestrogen causes laxity of muscles  ::) Bugga.

Title: Re: Collagen
Post by: Haydo on November 14, 2021, 05:47:43 PM

I’ve seen a private pelvic floor physiotherapist and do the exercises she suggested for me.   I also use vagifem and ovestin.  I just wondered if anyone had any experience of using collagen and whether they found it benefited them in relation to their pelvic floor. 

Title: Re: Collagen
Post by: CLKD on November 14, 2021, 06:25:35 PM

I would ask the physiotherapist.  Some products are recommended because the company sells them ;-).