Articles about Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Health

Imagine how much less alone we’d feel if we let go of embarrassment around common conditions. Bladder leakage—also known as urinary incontinence—isn’t a normal part of life, but it’s also not uncommon. Approximately 35% of women are affected by urinary incontinence. Because of the stigma around bladder and bowel health, along with misconceptions that incontinence…

Overactive bladder is the name given to symptoms of urinary urgency (the sudden overwhelming urge to urinate that feels like you may not be able to control it), urinary frequency (when you feel like you have to go all the time) and/or urinary urge incontinence (the sudden overwhelming urge to urinate that results in uncontrollable…

If you leak urine with coughing, lifting, laughing, sneezing or any other physical activity, you have stress urinary incontinence. The severity can range from mildly irritating to socially debilitating. If non-surgical treatments, including pelvic floor muscle strengthening (kegel exercises) or lifestyle changes (weight loss is particularly effective) have not been helpful, don’t give up hope. There…