Vie Physio, Pelvic & Women's Health

11/07/2025

Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s normal.
Far too many girls and women put up with period symptoms that seriously impact daily life — thinking it’s just part of being female.

Pain, heavy bleeding, long gaps between periods, or delays in starting your period can all be signs that something’s up.

If your period is interfering with your quality of life, it’s worth a conversation with your doctor. You don’t have to just “get on with it.”

06/06/2025

🌟 Pelvic organ prolapse is common — but that doesn’t mean you have to live with the symptoms.

Swipe through to learn 5 signs of prolapse that often get brushed off as “normal” — but are actually your body’s way of asking for support. 🙌

From that heavy, dragging feeling to trouble with tampons or bowel changes… these symptoms deserve attention, not silence.

💬 Been told “just do kegels” or “wait until it gets worse”? There’s so much more we can do. Pelvic health physio can help you feel strong, informed, and in control.

👇 Tell us — which one surprised you most?

04/06/2025

Helping women with painful s*x is NOT just about handing them dilators and saying “good luck.” 🙅‍♀️

✨ True pelvic health work is nuanced, personal, and yes — sometimes even fun.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:
🧠 Explain pain in ways that click
👐 Use hands-on therapy with confidence
🎯 Explore goal-driven movement and s*xual strategies
🔊 Talk about vi*****rs, positions, and pleasure without flinching
🫶 Create safety, laughter, and trust — because healing can feel good too

This is the kind of support your clients deserve.
And the kind of training that leaves you thinking,
“Why didn’t we learn this sooner?”

🎓 For pelvic health physios ready to go beyond the basics.
🕒 Early bird ends 14 June
📲 Link in bio to register

31/05/2025

💥 FREE Mini Masterclass Alert! 💥
“Leaks, L**e and the Loo: Menopause & Your Pelvic Floor” is dropping June 1st! 🚽💧✨
Psst... here's the link
https://www.viephysio.ie/academy-women

In under 15 minutes, get the lowdown on how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect your v***a, va**na, bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor — all explained by Specialist Women’s Health Physio, Aoibhín McGreal. 👩‍⚕️💬

🔥 PLUS: Aoibhín’s 5 top tips for pelvic health
📝 AND a free menopause symptom checker to support your journey.

💛 We're launching this to celebrate FREE HRT in Ireland — because every woman deserves empowered health!

👉 Available from June 1st — don't miss it!
**eAndTheLoo

26/05/2025

Did you know there are different types of pelvic organ prolapse?
Each type depends on which organ is shifting downward:

1️⃣ Cystocele – bladder prolapse
2️⃣ Rectocele – re**um bulging into the va**na
3️⃣ Uterine prolapse – uterus dropping
4️⃣ Enterocele – small bowel prolapse (not pictured)
5️⃣ Vaginal vault prolapse – top of the va**na falls (post-hysterectomy) (not pictured)

It’s more common than you think, and you’re NOT alone!
Knowledge is power — let’s break the stigma.

22/05/2025

From June 1st, HRT is FREE in Ireland!
This is a huge step forward for menopause care — and we’re here for it!
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While HRT isn’t the only option for managing menopausal symptoms, it can be life-changing for many women.

To access it for free, you just need to register for the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) — it’s ✅ free, ✅ easy, and ✅ online.
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Let’s spread the word so more women can get the support they deserve!

22/05/2025

Repost

We are witness. We will not be silent.

15/05/2025

🚨 New Course Alert for Women’s Health Physios 🚨
Are you confident in treating chronic pelvic pain and dyspareunia? These conditions are common, complex, and often under-treated — but with the right tools, you can make a life-changing difference. 💡

👩‍⚕️ Developed and presented by Aoibhín McGreal, Clinical Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, this hybrid course empowers you to assess and treat pelvic pain through a trauma-informed, evidence-based lens.
📚 Online classroom opens July 7th for self-paced learning
🧠 Includes: endometriosis, IC, v***ar pain, pain education, s*xual arousal physiology, v***a mapping, pelvic floor manual therapy, dilators and more
✋ In-person practical day: Sept 13 | Beacon Hospital, Dublin
🧍‍♀️ Small group learning | Teaching assistant: Caroline Gavin

✨ Early bird offer available now – limited places!
📲 Enrol via the link in bio

06/03/2025

Our bodies remember. The way we brace ourselves in stress, the way childbirth changes us, the way we hold tension without realising. Pelvic pain is not just physical, it's emotional too. What if, instead of gripping tighter we learned it was OK to let go?

✨️Tag a woman who gets this, needs this or helped you with this ✨️

26/09/2024

I'm in Autumn right now, BS tolerance is low and I am taking things slow!
What inner season are you in? What is this season good for?

Sometimes it feels as though we need to be constantly ON, OUTGOING AND HAPPY in this busy life. This is exhausting and at some point it can become too much. Look at the seasons, we don't say
'Hey Winter, what's wrong? You're kinda pale' or
'Wow Autumn, all that stormy energy is a bit much'

If we can become aware of our own inner seasons, we can be more accepting of each change as it comes

13/09/2024

12/09/2024

So many women experience v***a irritation at some point and many have recurrent symptoms.
But for many of us, no one ever explains how to wash or care for this part of our body.

Using warm water and fingers, we can gently clean the skin of the l***a and the clitoril hood. A soft flannel can be used, but sponges and or hard flannels can cause irritation.

Mild soap substitutes can be used, but fragrance soaps should be avoided to avoid irritation or destroying the good bacteria.

The va**na is self cleaning.... it has its own microbiome, so douching (ie spraying water into the va**na) is not a good idea and can actually alter the pH and cause infections.

The va**na and v***a have their own unique scent... you don't need fragrances to make them smell like a perfume hall!

But if you notice a strong odour or unusual discharge, this could be a sign of infection so see your gynae or GP.

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