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One of the most common drivers of pelvic pain is an overactive pelvic floor. An overactive (hypertonic) pelvic floor means that the pelvic floor musculature is shortened at rest. In other words,
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After using a tampon all day, when I take the tampon out, I feel a pressure and some sharp pain like gas is caught. It hurts to slouch. Why does this happen? -
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