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Recovery after a bladder sling surgery
Maybe you are interested in surgery for your leaking. You've decided you are ready (if you aren't, check out my post on things to consider while...
Hoping a midurethral sling will fix your bladder?
If you have tried everything to help your leaking and still aren't as dry as you want to be, you may be considering surgery. There are different...
How do I know I am ready for incontinence surgery?
Are you thinking about surgery for bladder incontinence? Surgery for bladder leaking is common and women remain satisfied with the results about...
Healing the painful postpartum perineum
As a urogynecologist, I mostly see women with bladder leaking and pelvic organ prolapse. But did you know that I also see women who have recently...
Why start doing kegels after delivery?
After delivery, your kegel muscles are tired. Your pelvic floor muscles take a beating during pregnancy and delivery. There's really no other way to...
Leaking urine and the impact on sex
How common is leaking? Research has shown that about 40% of women who are 30-50 years old leak urine. About 17% of women who are older than 20...
Argh! Why do you leak urine?
Bladder leaking is common. Around 50% of adult women have it- that is a lot of us! This percentage applies to all of us, not just older women, not...
What to expect during a urogynecology appointment
Going to see a urogynecologist can be intimidating. It helps if you know what to expect during your first appointment. Different doctors do things...
Changing your behaviors for good
How do you change your behavior and stick to it? Improving bladder leaking often requires changing some of your behaviors (see my post on...
Ready to take back control over your bladder?
Take my Self-Diagnosis Quiz to find out why you are leaking and start making changes towards a more fulfilled life!