Trouble Urinating? New Technique Can Help Men with Enlarged Prostate
By: Eric Klein, MD Men: As you age, there’s a good chance you may get up several times a night to empty your bladder. The problem is that your bladder doesn’t empty completely. No matter how hard to...
View ArticleWhat’s Normal (and Not) After You Give Birth?
From magic to mayhem: Giving birth to a baby is an experience unlike any other. But as magical as it is, your body might end up feeling like a war zone. (It’s OK to complain a little. Or a lot. We get...
View ArticleIncontinence? Sling Removes Your Fear of Sudden Sneeze
If you have stress incontinence, one of the two most common types of incontinence, midurethral sling surgery can offer an effective option. Women with stress incontinence can experience urine leakage...
View ArticleWhat Your Bladder Is Trying to Tell You About Your Health
How your bladder functions every day can tell you a lot about your overall health. How often you urinate during the day and during the night, the color of your urine and whether you can hold it all...
View ArticleAre You Thinking About Adult Diapers for Urinary Incontinence?
Are you considering using undergarments for incontinence? If bladder leakage is affecting your quality of life, adult diapers can help you take control. But it’s a very personal decision, involving...
View ArticleIncontinence: Should You Consider Botox Injections for Your Bladder?
Most people think Botox® (onabotulinum toxinA) is a tool for plastic surgeons and not urologists. But the drug is approved by the U.S. FDA for women with overactive bladder symptoms when there’s no...
View ArticleAre Your Medications Causing Your Incontinence, or Making It Worse?
If you’re struggling with urinary incontinence, or if your existing incontinence seems to be getting worse, take a look at the medications you’re taking. They may be contributing to the problem. There...
View ArticleHow to Stop a Full Bladder From Killing Your Sleep
For many of us, it first happens during pregnancy. We can’t seem to get through the night without visiting the bathroom at various inconvenient hours. As we get older, we may again feel like slaves to...
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