Many women live with symptoms like constipation, straining, urgency, leakage, pelvic pressure, or the feeling that they haven’t completely emptied their bowels. These concerns are often dismissed as a normal part of aging, childbirth, or everyday life, but they shouldn’t be.
At Maze Women’s Health, we believe that bowel and pelvic floor symptoms deserve the same attention and expert care as any other health concern. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Alyssa Frager, NP, who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of bowel and pelvic floor disorders.
Why Women Often Ignore Bowel Symptoms
Bowel symptoms can feel embarrassing or difficult to discuss, causing many women to suffer in silence for years. Common concerns include:
- Constipation
- Chronic straining
- Incomplete emptying
- Urgency
- Leakage or staining
- Pelvic pressure or discomfort
- Pelvic pain
These symptoms can affect daily activities, exercise, intimacy, travel, and overall quality of life.
The good news? Many of these conditions are highly treatable with the right evaluation and care.
Alyssa’s Specialized Background
Alyssa brings years of experience in gastroenterology, helping patients navigate complex bowel and evacuation disorders. She specializes in identifying the underlying causes of symptoms and developing individualized treatment plans that help patients feel better and function more comfortably.
Her approach is compassionate, thorough, and focused on helping patients find answers, not just temporary symptom relief.
Conditions Alyssa Treats
Alyssa specializes in evaluating and treating:
- Constipation
- Fecal leakage
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Incomplete evacuation
- Chronic straining
- Pelvic pain
- Bowel symptoms related to pelvic floor disorders
Many of these conditions are connected to the pelvic floor muscles, which play an important role in bowel, bladder, and sexual function.
Advanced Diagnostic Testing
When necessary, Alyssa offers specialized testing to better understand how the bowel and pelvic floor are functioning, including:
- Pelvic floor functional assessments
- Anorectal manometry
- Balloon expulsion testing
- Defecography
- Transit studies
These diagnostic tools help identify the root cause of symptoms and allow for more targeted, effective treatment.
The Connection Between Bowel Health and Women’s Wellness
Bowel health is closely connected to pelvic floor health, comfort, confidence, and sexual wellness.
For many women, pelvic floor dysfunction can contribute to bowel symptoms, pelvic discomfort, urinary concerns, and challenges with intimacy. Addressing these issues can lead to meaningful improvements in overall well-being.
Improving bowel function can help support:
- Greater comfort
- Increased confidence
- Better pelvic floor function
- Improved sexual wellness
- Enhanced quality of life
What to Expect During Your First Visit
During your consultation, Alyssa will take time to understand your symptoms, review your medical history, and discuss how your concerns are affecting your daily life.
Together, you’ll develop a personalized plan that may include lifestyle recommendations, pelvic floor therapy strategies, additional testing, or other targeted treatment options based on your individual needs.
Your Don’t Have to Just Live With It
If you’re experiencing constipation, straining, leakage, urgency, incomplete emptying, pelvic pressure, or pelvic discomfort, specialized help is available.
