Overactive bladder (OAB) is so common. We think that more than 35 million Americans have it. We don’t really understand exactly why this happens. But we know that it involves how the bladder nerves and muscles function and communicate. Stimulating the right nerve...
Sometimes behavioral changes and pelvic strengthening just aren’t enough to fix your leaking. If this sounds like you, it is time to try other treatments. For urgency urinary incontinence (AKA overactive bladder), this can mean trying a medication. There are 8 FDA...
Urgency incontinence is also known as overactive bladder (or OAB). OAB is a huge quality of life issue for lots of women. Going all the time, needing to rush to the toilet and sometimes not getting there are big problems that impact daily life. Women of all ages...
How do you know if your vulva is normal? This is a question that many women have but don’t want to ask. We worry about this part of the body and how we measure up to other women. Everyday someone apologizes to me for not shaving, not showering in the past 2...
Last week I talked about vitamin D and how it can improve bladder function. That led me to think about supplements and vitamins, how they are regulated and how they can impact your body. So, can vitamins and supplements have a negative effect on the bladder and...
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