My Midurethral Sling Failed, So Now What? I was recently at a party, talking to friends. The kind of friends that you may not see that often but are always happy to see. It was a group of vibrant,...
I Recently Went to a Urogynecological Conference
I recently went to a conference. The joint AUGS (American Urogynecologic Association) and IUGA (International Urogynecological Association) conference to be exact. A few years ago, a good friend...
Mesh slings: Joint Statement
I talk a lot about mesh for incontinence surgeries. Women have so many questions. Many rumors and stories exist, some true, many not relevant. There is a lot of fear and confusion around mesh and...
Sling surgery: 2 truths and a lie
I’ve always liked the two truths and a lie game. I think it is a great ice breaker and I always learn something surprising about the people playing. Lately I’ve been thinking about this approach...
What improves surgical outcomes?
Once you decide you are ready for surgery (see my post on deciding to have surgery here), you want the best outcome possible. You need to have a good surgeon and a team that you trust. It is...
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...