Stress urinary incontinence Archives

Conquering Urinary Incontinence: Carolyn’s Journey to Freedom

Today we’re joined by Carolyn Hampton, a patient who had such severe overactive bladder that she was going to the bathroom urgently every hour of the day and night. Medication only did so much for her, but she found real, lasting relief through the InterStim system, a tiny implanted device that helped improve the communication between her brain and her bladder. Listen to learn more about what she was going through and the journey she took to drier days.

Understanding Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

Have you ever laughed so hard that you leaked accidentally? 1 in 3 women can have Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)1, a common condition where unwanted

Common Incontinence Myths

Incontinence affects millions of people every day— both men and women. Talking about issues like stress urinary incontinence, an enlarged prostate, or adult bedwetting

Can stem cells be used to treat incontinence?

On today’s episode of Life Without Leaks, we talk with Dr. Michael Chancellor, a board certified urologist, professor, scientist and researcher about cutting-edge treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence. He’s one of the principal developers of a new treatment for SUI that uses a patient’s own stem cells to repair their anatomy. It’s currently in Phase 3 trials with the FDA – the Cellebrate Study – and you may even be eligible to participate.

man working from home with son working beside him.

10 Best Ways To Prevent Incontinence While Working From Home

Preventing incontinence while working from home may sound easy, but those easy commutes to your office desk could be increasing your incontinence. A recent NAFC

What you NEED to know about SUI

Stress urinary incontinence, or SUI, is one of the most common types of bladder issues that women face, but there’s a lot of confusion about

Ask The Doc: Will My Bladder Improve Over Time After Childbirth?

Question: I’ve had bladder leaks ever since I had my son 2 weeks ago. Will my bladder leaks improve over time after childbirth? Answer: This

Why Kegels Don’t Work

In this edition of Life Without Leaks, we’re joined by Melissa Nassaney, Physical Therapist, women’s health educator and founder of Full Circle Pelvic Health in