Take The Medtronic Bladder Quiz!
Developed in partnership with Medtronic. Overactive bladder can be at once embarrassing as well as frustrating. The constant need to find a bathroom, (usually in a hurry) means that you’re never truly able to do the things you’d like to do. And the fear of having an accident can keep you venturing out beyond your […]
What Is A Pelvic Floor PT And How Can One Help Me?
Barbara Jennings was 6 weeks postpartum when she realized that something wasn’t right. “I had been feeling some pressure in my vagina for a while, but figured it was just a part of the normal healing process after vaginal delivery.” When she finally got the courage to explore a bit, she found something that surprised […]
Nerve Stimulation and Other In-Office Treatment Options For Incontinence
There are numerous ways to get treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence within the walls of your doctor’s office and your own home. Biofeedback is a treatment option for individuals needing assistance understanding where and how to activate their pelvic floor. Sessions of biofeedback are primarily composed of two types of sensors that are placed […]
Treating Overactive Bladder With Behavioral Modifications
Overactive bladder can be very disruptive to a person’s life. Constantly rushing to the bathroom, feeling like you need to go every time you start to do the dishes, and the occasional leakage that comes with OAB can cause frustration and embarrassment, let’s talk about Treating Overactive Bladder With Behavioral Modifications. But did you know […]
How To Relax Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
Sure, you know all about Kegels and the importance of strengthening the pelvic floor. But did you know that it’s just as important to know how to relax the pelvic floor? Keep reading for why this is such an important concept and learn how to relax your pelvic floor muscles. WHAT IS THE PELVIC FLOOR […]
Ask The Doc: How Do I Get Past The Worry Of Having A Bladder Leak In Public?
QUESTION: “I’M ALWAYS WORRIED ABOUT HAVING AN ACCIDENT OR PEOPLE FINDING OUT THAT I HAVE INCONTINENCE. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR GETTING PAST THIS?” This is a frequently question about A Bladder Leak In Public. ANSWER: There probably isn’t an incontinence patient in the world who isn’t worried about having an accident in public. […]
Ask The Doc: Which barrier creams will protect my Skin without damaging My absorbent product?
QUESTION: I’VE BEEN IN ADULT TAPED BRIEFS FOR A WHILE NOW. I HAVE TO USE A BARRIER CREAM TO KEEP RASHES AWAY, BUT SOMETIMES I FIND THAT THE CREAM DISSOLVES THE ELASTIC IN THE DIAPER. THE END RESULT? LEAKS. BABY OIL DOES THE SAME THING, TOO. WHICH CREAMS protect my Skin without damaging My absorbent […]
Ask The Doc: Can I Workout If I Have A Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
QUESTION: I WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH A PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE AND AM SCARED TO DO ANYTHING THAT WILL WORSEN IT. I USED TO BE A WORKOUT JUNKIE, BUT NOW I’M SCARED TO WORKOUT FOR FEAR THAT I’LL MAKE MY PROLAPSE WORSE. IS IT SAFE TO WORK OUT IF YOU HAVE A Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Answer: […]
Ask The Doc: Why Do I Feel Like I’m Peeing During Foreplay?
QUESTION: I HAD PROSTATE CANCER WITH A RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY AS TREATMENT. SINCE THEN I FEEL LIKE I’M PEEING DURING FOREPLAY. IT’S SO EMBARRASSING! WHAT SHOULD I DO? ANSWER: One of the potential side effects of radical prostatectomy is a condition called urinary incontinence. It’s a broad term used to describe the inability to control urine, […]
Ask The Doc: How Can I Stop Incontinence As I Age?
QUESTION: AS I’VE GOTTEN OLDER, I’VE NOTICED THAT I MORE FREQUENTLY HAVE TROUBLE WITH BLADDER LEAKS AND FIND MYSELF HAVING MORE ACCIDENTS THAN I USED TO. HOW CAN I STOP OR PREVENT INCONTINENCE AS I GROW OLDER? Answer: Leaky bladders are common, but not normal. Experiencing a leaky bladder as you age is a common […]
Ask The Doc: Is Squirting During Orgasm Normal?
Question: What is Squirting? Is Squirting Normal? This one is pretty personal…I’ve been with my partner for 8 years and our sex life has always been good. But lately, I’ve been having strange orgasms – Instead of the climaxes I normally experience, I’ve been having very long and powerful ones, and the embarrassing thing is […]
Ask The Doc: How Many Times Should You Pee In A Day?
QUESTION: I’M 42 YEARS OLD AND I FEEL LIKE I’M IN THE BATHROOM ALL THE TIME. WHAT’S NORMAL, AND HOW MANY TIMES SHOULD I BE PEEING IN A DAY? Answer: This is a common question and one I’m sure many women who experience overactive bladder think about on a daily basis. While there is an […]
