Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a common but often overlooked consequence of declining estrogen during perimenopause and after menopause. Unlike hot flashes and night sweats, which often improve with time, GSM tends to be chronic and may progressively worsen without treatment. GSM describes a collection of vulvar, vaginal, sexual, pelvic floor, and urinary symptoms […]
Why Do I Always Feel Like I Have to Pee? The Hidden Role of the Hip Musculature
Urinary urgency is the sudden, strong feeling that you need to urinate right away. For some people, the urge comes on so quickly that they may leak urine before reaching the bathroom. This is called urgency urinary incontinence. Others may have frequent or sudden urges without leaking. These symptoms are often grouped under the term […]
Urinary Urgency and Leakage and your Pudendal Nerve
Urinary urge incontinence (UUI) is a common bladder problem that can affect daily life. People with urge incontinence feel a sudden, strong need to urinate and may leak urine before they can reach the bathroom. This can happen during the day or night and may cause people to plan their activities around nearby bathrooms. Although […]
Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Bladder Stimulation Work Better Together for Bladder Urgency?
If you struggle with bladder urgency, you know how frustrating it can be. The sudden need to find a bathroom can interrupt work, travel, exercise, and sleep. For some people, bladder urgency also leads to leakage, known as urge urinary incontinence. Many treatments can help reduce these symptoms. Two common options are pelvic floor physical therapy […]
Dysfunctional Voiding in Children: A Hidden Cause of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common health problems in children. While many people think UTIs are caused only by bacteria, the way a child empties their bladder can also play a major role. In many neurologically normal children, repeated UTIs are linked to a condition called dysfunctional voiding (DV). One important […]
Why Walking Uphill Causes Bladder Leaks—and What You Can Do About It
Stress urinary incontinence, also called SUI, is a common condition that affects many women. It happens when urine leaks during activities that increase pressure inside the abdomen. Common triggers include coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or lifting heavy objects. Some women also notice leaking while walking up and down hills. This can feel frustrating and embarrassing, […]