What’s a standing cough test?

What’s a standing cough test?

by | 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...
What is urodynamics?

What is urodynamics?

by | 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...
Recurrent bladder infections

Recurrent bladder infections

by | 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...
Bladder infections

Bladder infections

by | 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...