by Sarah Boyles | Oct 23, 2020 | Pessaries
Pessaries need to be rebranded. They should be called something like “dry run enhancer” or “performance improver” or “underwear protector”. A name to show off their positive impact on dryness during exercise. Furthermore, we should also start thinking...
by Sarah Boyles | Oct 10, 2020 | When should I seek medical care?, Who gets it?
Is leaking urine linked to mental health? Medically, leaking urine is a “quality-of-life” symptom and condition. It isn’t cancer or heart disease. We treat it when it bothers the patient and usually let the patient bring it up. We don’t often screen for it or ask...
by Sarah Boyles | Oct 2, 2020 | Who gets it?
Lots of us think that leaking urine is only an older woman’s problem. But that is simply not true. There are some healthy women who regularly leak their whole life, even as a teen. And there are some activities that will make even the fittest of women leak. In...
by Sarah Boyles | Aug 16, 2020 | When should I seek medical care?
Many women treat their leakage without the help of a physician. However, it is vital that you are plugged into good medical care. I assume that you have a primary care doctor that you like and are up to date with all of your routine medical care (vaccines,...
by Sarah Boyles | Aug 16, 2020 | Pads, What can I do?
Pads. No one likes them but they are a necessary evil. I work with a brilliant physical therapist who always says, “Pad up and play on.” So while NOT leaking is the goal, sometimes you need pads or some form of protection while you are getting there. And it is...
