How do you make the right medical decision for you? How do you decide what to do next? Googling I think most of us start with a little google search. When looking at medical information on-line,...
Leaking in your short shorts
While we all want to be leak free, it takes a while to get there. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, losing weight, or even having surgery all take time. Managing your leaking while you are...
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, a pessary, or a surgery can make it a little...
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 practice, and a strong pelvic floor contraction. ...
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 descriptive. I like the term “knack” because it...
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 more holistic to you. Or maybe you want to avoid...





