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Do I need to know the right medical words?
Last week, I met a new patient in my office. She was super-worried about using the correct terminology to describe her symptoms and this had kept...
Emptying after a bladder sling
Anytime I do anything to treat bladder leakage, it changes the way you empty. You may not have thought about this. But a medication, a procedure,...
Urge suppression
Urge suppression is a pelvic floor muscle technique to help with leaking from urgency incontinence (or OAB). To do it, you need some patience, some...
The Knack
The “knack” is known by lots of other names like the pelvic clutch, bracing, and “squeeze before you sneeze.” The pelvic clutch may be the most...
What are the pelvic floor muscles?
We talk about the pelvic floor muscles and kegels a lot. But I often wonder if most women really know what I am talking about. I never heard...
Alternative treatments for OAB
There are lots of treatments for overactive bladder but not all of the treatments appeal to everyone. You might be looking for something that feels...
Bladder nerve stimulations: more treatments for the bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) is so common. We think that more than 35 million Americans have it. We don’t really understand exactly why this happens. ...
Are there medications for my bladder?
Sometimes behavioral changes and pelvic strengthening just aren’t enough to fix your leaking. If this sounds like you, it is time to try other...
What are the treatment options for OAB?
Urgency incontinence is also known as overactive bladder (or OAB). OAB is a huge quality of life issue for lots of women. Going all the time,...
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