Mary R. battled urge incontinence for years, frustrated with medication side effects. This post explores her journey advocating for herself and discovering a life-changing treatment option – sacral neuromodulation.
I’m 69 years old. My story starts 8 years ago when I first began seeing signs of bladder leakage. Like many women my age, I was not all that surprised.
All my life, I’ve been a sharer. I’m an open book with my friends and family, and carry few secrets. Which is why it surprised
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NAFC’s Pelvic Floor Health Center is a fantastic resource for learning to keep the pelvic floor healthy and strong. Access education, tips, tools, videos, downloadable workout sheets, and a 6-week guided program to keep your pelvic floor in shape!
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You may feel like it’s impossible to be a runner if you have incontinence or a pelvic floor issue. This woman shares her experience and tells us why she won’t let her bladder leaks stop her from doing something she loves. (Plus, some tips to help you manage leaks if you love to run.)
Read this woman’s story, and how she’s urging women to speak up about pelvic floor issues.
Incontinence can be difficult to manage any time of year, but managing incontinence during the summer months can be especially challenging due to heat, lighter-colored
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