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Why Am I Leaking Urine During Exercise?
If you leak urine during exercise, when you run, jump, lift weights, or even do sit ups, you may have stress urinary incontinence. Many active women assume this is just a normal consequence of childbirth or aging. It is common, but it is not something you have to accept.
Are Your Medications Causing Vaginal Dryness?
Vaginal dryness is very common and something many women experience, but few feel comfortable talking about. Whether you’re in your 20s or navigating menopause, if you’re noticing discomfort during intimacy, itching, or irritation that wasn’t there before, you’re not alone. There can be many different causes for vaginal dryness, and one often-overlooked cause? Medications.
Scientifically Proven Benefits of Good Sex
For generations, women have been conditioned to view intimacy as a duty or climax as a luxury, something frivolous that we can put on the back burner while we handle the rest of our chaotic lives. We might even feel a little bit of guilt or taboo just for thinking about it. But as a doctor who cares deeply about your total well-being, I want to reframe this completely. The joy and pleasure that comes from sexual satisfaction are not just optional extras. They are actually scientifically proven to be a core foundation of your biological health.
Urethral Bulking: Treating Stress Urinary Incontinence
Urethral bulking is a procedure designed to help women who experience stress urinary incontinence, which happens when the muscles supporting the urethra aren’t as strong as they used to be. This weakness can cause leaks when there’s extra pressure on your bladder, like when you cough or lift something heavy.
The Benefits of Vaginal Estrogen
As a urogynecologist, I often take care of women who are dealing with various symptoms that come with the menopausal transition. Symptoms such as vaginal dryness, increased UTIs, and general discomfort “down there”, are even known collectively as Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). One of the best options out there to help manage these symptoms is vaginal estrogen. Safe, effective and different from systemic estrogen. So let’s break down what it is, how it can help, and why it might be a great choice for you.
Preventing Pelvic Floor Disorders During and After Pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth bring about incredible changes, but they also put a lot of stress on your pelvic floor, the group of muscles that supports your bladder, uterus, and rectum. They they become stretched, injured or stressed, it can lead to pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, prolapse, pain and more. Whether you’re pregnant with your first baby or have already given birth before, protecting your pelvic floor is essential for your long-term health, comfort, and confidence.
What is Menopause?
Everyone knows that menopause is something that all women will go through later in life, but what is it exactly and why does it happen? Let’s talk about some of the signs and symptoms, as well as treatment options that can help you navigate this unique experience that is different and deeply personal to every woman.
Does Cranberry Juice Actually Help UTIs?
Why do we think it helps UTIs? Cranberries contain compounds, called proanthocyanidins (try saying THAT three times fast) and scientific studies have suggested that it may interfere with the adhesion of bacteria, particularly Escherichia coli (E. coli), the bug responsible for most UTIs, to the lining of the urinary tract. It is thought that if the bacteria cannot stick to the walls of the bladder, then it cannot cause an infection. It may contribute to urinary tract health, but individual responses can vary.
What are the Different Types of Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s defined as the involuntary loss of urine and can have a significant impact on one’s quality of day to day life. But there are many different types of urinary incontinence, so let’s dive into discussing the common symptoms, risk factors, and explore available treatment options.
