by Sarah Boyles | Oct 30, 2021 | Office visits
Sometimes I think medicine seems like a foreign world to people. It feels strange and maybe full of weird words and testing that doesn’t make sense. I spend so much time thinking about the bladder and living in this world that I may forget how new it is to you. So...
by Sarah Boyles | Oct 24, 2021 | Office visits
Why is it done? Urodynamics (also known as a UDS, CMG or cystometrogram) is a procedure done in a doctor’s office to evaluate the bladder. This test is usually done to determine why you are leaking and how to best treat the leakage. It is often done before a surgery...
by Sarah Boyles | Oct 16, 2021 | bladder infections, Supplements and natural remedies
Probiotics are everywhere. They are marketed as containing good bacteria that keep you healthy. And while there good data supporting probiotic use for the gut, what about probiotics for preventing bladder infections and supporting vaginal health? Will lactobacilli...
by Sarah Boyles | Oct 9, 2021 | bladder infections
Some women get lots of bladder infections. Clinically, we call it “recurrent urinary tract infections” if you get 2 in 6 months or 3 in one year. All of these infections in one person can be awful- they are painful, time-consuming, and exhausting. So what can you...
by Sarah Boyles | Oct 3, 2021 | bladder infections
Bladder infections (or UTI’s) are common. If you aren’t sure what a bladder infection is, you can read about them here. Most women get at least one in their lifetime. They’re uncomfortable and always seem to happen at inconvenient times like vacations...
