Ask The Doc: Surgery For BPH?
Question: What types of surgery options are available for BPH? Answer: BPH, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, is when a man’s prostate is enlarged. BPH is a common occurrence in aging men, but may not always require surgery. Surgery may be considered if you have certain issues (you can’t urinate, have seen blood in your urine, […]
Can OAB Be Treated With Surgery?
When Dalia was 28, she had her first child. She’d had a normal pregnancy, and like many of her friends, had some light leakage after birth, but nothing serious. Baby #2 followed two years later, and baby #3 one year after that. It was then that she really began to see a difference in her […]
Pelvic Floor Exercises Specifically For Men
As a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation, we are referred to as women’s health physical therapists. But men have pelvic floors and can have concerns too.
AUGS-SUFU Position Statement on Mesh Mid-urethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Please see the below link for the official AUGS-SUFU position statement on Mesh Mid-Urethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence. This Position Statement was developed by a joint task force between the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and the Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU). AUGS-SUFU Position Statement on Mesh Midurethral Slings for […]
The Importance of Diet & Exercise In Preventing Diabetes
We all know the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and getting consistent exercise into our daily lives.
Ask The Doc: Botox for OAB
Question: I’ve heard that Botox can help with OAB – is this true? I thought Botox was used for wrinkles! Answer: Yes! Besides being used to treat wrinkles, Botox has also been approved to treat Overactive Bladder symptoms, such as the strong need to urinate, urgency, urgency incontinence, and frequency of using the bathroom. When […]
Is A Pessary Right For Me?
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can cause a woman to experience many symptoms – incontinence, a heavy feeling in the vagina, or feeling like you are sitting on a ball are all associated with POP. If you have struggled with a prolapse, have not found relief from physical therapy, and are not ready for surgery, a […]
What To Expect With A Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure done to remove a woman’s uterus. There are several potential reasons a woman may need a hysterectomy; What To Expect With A Hysterectomy: Uterine Fibroids that cause bleeding, pain and other problems Abnormal vaginal bleeding Chronic pelvic pains Endometriosis Cancer of uterus, ovaries or cervix This operation is either […]
Preparing Your Pelvic Floor For Pregnancy And Beyond
A guest blog written by Michelle Herbst, PT Congratulations! As you prepare for your baby there is a lot to think about. Doctor’s appointments. Baby showers. Child care. Nervous talks with the Dad-to-be. And, don’t forget – YOU. When you start sharing your news – everyone will give you advice. Some stories will be embellished […]
With Incontinence Treatment, Educating Yourself Is Half The Battle
Millions of Americans experience some form of incontinence. And, while this condition affects both genders, if you are a woman, you are more likely to suffer from incontinence than men due to things like pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. There are several different types of incontinence you may experience: Stress Urinary Incontinence: SUI occurs when any […]
What To Know About Post-Pregnancy Recovery
As a pregnant woman, you are bombarded with information – books, blogs, websites, and even strangers on the street love to regale you with stories about what you can expect during this glorious time. Overly emotional? Check. Crazy heartburn? Yep. Strange cravings? You got it. Everyone has heard these stories and for most women, it’s […]
When The “Going Problem” Becomes A Growing Problem
Concluding his 3-part series on urinary incontinence in men suffering with benign prostatic hyperplasia, Dr. Richard Roach, of Advanced Urology in Oxford, FL, shares the story of a patient who found an alternative to chronic urinary catheter use. In my first two posts on the BHEALTH blog, I outlined the link between urinary retention […]