Effects of Flourish HEC Vaginal Care System on Birth-Related Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic Floor Disorders
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pelvic Floor Disorders focused on measuring vaginal microbiome, vaginal pH
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Women over the age of 18 Vaginal delivery within the past year Attending a pelvic physical therapy clinic treatment of birth-related pelvic floor disorder with one or more of the following symptoms: vulvovaginal pain, pelvic/bladder pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, or dyspareunia. Needing approximately three months of treatment sessions Exclusion Criteria: Known allergies or sensitivities to any ingredients of the Flourish HEC Vaginal Care System Immunosuppressed or otherwise immunocompromised Vaginal infection at the start of the study other than bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection (these may be treated prior to starting the protocol) Current use of any antibiotics Surgery within the past 3 months Pregnant or trying to conceive during the trial Recent (within past 6 months) usage of any Good Clean Love products Psychiatric/mental disorders triggered by questions related to vulvar or vaginal health, by pelvic exams
Sites / Locations
- Empower Yourself PT
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Routine Care
Flourish HEC
Women will undergo routine pelvic physical therapy for birth-related pelvic floor disorders as determined by their physical therapist who is also the Principal Investigator.
In addition to routine physical therapy, women will use a 3-component vaginal hygiene system, "Flourish HEC" (HEC = hydroxyethylcellulose to differentiate this system from a prior Flourish system based in aloe) plus a personal lubricant called BioNude.