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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...
What is irritating my bladder?
I frequently compare the bladder to a cranky toddler. Just like a tired toddler, there are triggers that can make your bladder melt down. We call...
What is a urogynecologist?
What is urogynecology? Many women have never heard of a urogynecologist and aren’t sure what they do. A gynecologist treats the vagina and female...
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