by Sarah Boyles | Sep 25, 2021 | What can I do?
Most women know if they leak. But many don’t understand why they are leaking and what makes it worse. One simple way to figure this out is to journal your symptoms. I have almost all of my patients journal their symptoms. Most of us don’t realize how many calories...
by Sarah Boyles | Sep 18, 2021 | What can I do?
Leaking urine can be overwhelming. Sometimes it happens suddenly, like after a delivery, and sometimes it happens slowly over time. I think there are stages that women go through- first denial (This isn’t really happening!), then coping (Fine, I’ll buy some pads),...
by Sarah Boyles | Sep 12, 2021 | Pelvic floor strengthening, What can I do?
By now, I am sure you know that pelvic floor strengthening (the simplest form of this is doing kegel exercises) helps bladder leaking. Lots of women have a hard time doing kegels and need some personal instruction (like a pelvic floor physical therapist or your...
by Sarah Boyles | Sep 5, 2021 | Stress Urinary Incontinence, What can I do?
Plato said “necessity is the mother of invention”. I am continually amazed at what women have created to help with incontinence. There are so many inventions and devices out there to help with incontinence, all created by women who were looking for help with their...
by Sarah Boyles | Aug 29, 2021 | Stress Urinary Incontinence, What can I do?
I think most women have heard about reusable underwear for incontinence. There are lots of competing brands and ad campaigns that target younger, more active women. This is such an important shift in our culture because it normalizes leaking. Leaking is so common...
