Anytime I do anything to treat bladder leakage, it changes the way you empty. You may not have thought about this. But a medication, a procedure, a pessary, or a surgery can make it a little harder to empty. Even overtightened pelvic floor muscles can make it...
Urge suppression is a pelvic floor muscle technique to help with leaking from urgency incontinence (or OAB). To do it, you need some patience, some practice, and a strong pelvic floor contraction. Let’s talk about urge suppression! The theory behind urge suppression...
The “knack” is known by lots of other names like the pelvic clutch, bracing, and “squeeze before you sneeze.” The pelvic clutch may be the most descriptive. I like the term “knack” because it feels positive to me. It implies a skill that you can use to prevent...
We talk about the pelvic floor muscles and kegels a lot. But I often wonder if most women really know what I am talking about. I never heard anyone talk about these muscles until my residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology. And I really don’t remember learning much...
There are lots of treatments for overactive bladder but not all of the treatments appeal to everyone. You might be looking for something that feels more holistic to you. Or maybe you want to avoid traditional medicine or medications. What alternative treatments are...
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