02. maart 2023

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 provide clues to health conditions that don’t involve your urinary system. Here are three major signs to watch for:1. Increase in frequency How often you have to urinate is a good indicator of your body’s overall state of hydration. It’s considered normal to have to urinate about six to eight...

13. februari 2023

Overactive bladder, also called OAB, causes a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may be difficult to control. You may feel like you need to pass urine many times during the day and night, and may also experience unintentional loss of urine (urgency incontinence). If you have an overactive bladder, you may feel embarrassed, isolate yourself, or limit your work and social life. The good news is that a brief evaluation can determine whether there's a specific cause for your overactive...

04. januari 2023

Vaginal prolapse occurs when pelvic organs migrate down towards the opening of the vagina. It typically occurs because of muscle weakening due to age, giving birth, heavy lifting, and more. Vaginal prolapse can be treated by pelvic floor therapy, supportive devices, or surgery. Vaginal prolapse, sometimes referred to as pelvic organ prolapse, is a common condition that affects women in their lifetime, especially later in life. A prolapse is when an organ shifts out of its usual position, so a...

10. december 2022

Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to correctly relax and coordinate your pelvic floor muscles to have a bowel movement. Symptoms include constipation ...