Patient Perspective: Ellen’s Story
After the birth of my 2nd child, I began experiencing urinary incontinence. I started leaking a bit here and there, and it only got worse
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After the birth of my 2nd child, I began experiencing urinary incontinence. I started leaking a bit here and there, and it only got worse
Once both my kids were in elementary school full time, I finally started working out. I became a runner, and devoted most mornings after they
I’m a survivor. I’ve lived through the joy (and scars) of giving birth to three boys, experienced two job layoffs, suffered through one divorce, and
My mom has always had urgency issues. Growing up it seemed that almost anything she ate would result in a bathroom trip within the next
I gave birth to my first little bundle of joy a year ago. My pregnancy was a dream – no morning sickness, no stretch
I feel a little funny writing this since I’ve never really suffered from what I would consider incontinence. Sure, I’ve had a few leaks
It took me 8 years to talk to my doctor about my bladder leaks. Allow me to let that sink in for a moment –
Incontinence. It’s not something we like to talk about, but it can happen to all of us. More than 25 million people live with some
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