Southbay Magazine Feature: When “Normal” Isn’t Normal

October 13, 2026
Learn how one woman regained her confidence and quality of life after seeking treatment for pelvic floor symptoms with Melanie Santos, M.D., medical director of urogynecology and pelvic health at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

The story highlights how many women delay care for years, believing issues such as bladder leakage, pelvic pressure or discomfort are just something they have to live with, even though effective treatment options are available.

Read the full story: View Southbay Magazine article.

Photography by Fabien & Laura Castro.

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