Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
Breaking the Ice: Talking Openly About Your Pelvic Health BY Dr Heather Jeffcoat Likes (182) Unfortunately, there is no reliable test to help predict when menopause will start or end. Often, these do tend to follow patterns within a family... Read more
The Importance of Seeking Support during the Menopause Transition BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (209) Living in isolation, particularly during stressful life experiences, has never been recommended for our health and happiness. Going through menopause in isolation is no exception. We know it's important to talk to our doctor when unusual changes occur with our body, but no one talks about or encourages us to talk to our friends or family when the physical changes are deeply personal, or could be perceived as embarrassing. Read more
The Importance of Seeking Support during the Menopause Transition BY Rebecca Hulem Likes (33) Living in isolation, particularly during stressful life experiences, has never been recommended for our health and happiness. Going through menopause in isolation is no exception. We know it's important to talk to our doctor when unusual changes occur with our body, but no one talks about or encourages us to talk to our friends or family when the physical changes are deeply personal, or could be perceived as embarrassing. Read more
The LBL Treatment Spectrum Likes (1035) When it comes to treating bladder leakage, women have a wide range of options, from exercises to devices to surgery. Which choice is best for you? It really depends on your... Read more
The Mental and Emotional Effects of Menopause BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (93) Although physical symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats, are most often associated with menopause, the emotional effects can be equally pronounced and troublesome. Read more
Is My Incontinence Transient? BY Dr Staci Tanouye MD OB GYN Likes (579) Dr. Staci Tanouye, MD, OB-GYN, discusses what transient incontinence is. Read more