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3 ways a pandemic worsens your pelvic floor
Life is a little different... These are strange times. Everything is just a little different. I have continued to see patients in my urogynecology...
Will physical therapy fix this annoying bladder?
Everyone who treats bladder leaking agrees that conservative measures (not surgery or medication) should be the first line of treatment. Improving...
Do I need vaginal gear for my kegels?
So maybe you've decided to do pelvic floor muscle exercises on your own because you aren't quite ready to see a physical therapist. This decision...
Behaviors that decrease bladder leakage
What can you do to improve your leaking? We all have habits. Most of the time, we don’t really think about these habits. I tend to drink water...
Pessaries for bladder leakage
Pessaries need to be rebranded. They should be called something like “dry run enhancer” or “performance improver” or "underwear protector". A name...
Leaking and mental health
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. ...
Good athletes can leak urine?
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...
When should I see a doctor?
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...
Incontinence pads and underwear
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...
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