Woman in midlife and menopause Archives

27 Jun 2025

Exercising Safely with a Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition affecting many women, particularly after childbirth or during menopause. It occurs when pelvic organs—such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum—descend into or outside the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue.

While this diagnosis can feel limiting, exercise remains a vital part of maintaining overall health and managing prolapse symptoms—when done safely.

05 Mar 2025

Breast Cancer and Exercise Therapy

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer, with one in eight women diagnosed in Australia. While advancements in treatment have significantly improved survival rates, many individuals face ongoing challenges related to fatigue, reduced strength, mental health impacts and overall quality of life. Exercise has widely been recognised as a powerful tool in cancer care, offering benefits that have led to it being advocated as a standard part of cancer care. Let’s dive into the evidence-based recommendations.

06 Sep 2023

Returning to exercise after hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is one of the most common types of elective surgeries for Australian women, however it’s not exactly the most talked about! We tend to understand that there is a period of rehabilitation after any major abdominal surgery, but it can be challenging to know where to seek help on how and when to return to physical activities.

01 Aug 2023

Women’s Wellness in Midlife and Menopause

Women’s midlife is an important transition stage between our younger and older selves, that is all too often ignored and not given the importance it deserves.

21 Sep 2022

Looking after your pelvic floor

Our pelvic floor is made up of muscles and tissues that stretch, like a supportive trampoline, from your pubic bone at the front of your pelvis, to your tailbone at the bottom of your spine. It also stretches sideways from one sitting bone to the other. Your pelvic floor muscles work with your…

07 Jul 2021

Exercising for Woman in Midlife and Menopause

Let’s face it girls, our bodies are not the same in our midlife and after menopause as they were in our 20’s. So why would we expect to do the same exercise as we did then. Exercise is one of the most positive strategies you can use to help you stay healthy and strong as…