Urology Health

  • Are All Kegel Exercises the Same?

    Aug 18 Are All Kegel Exercises the Same? Kegel exercises help people who have bladder leaks. They are simple, need no special equipment, and can be done almost anywhere. But there is an important thing to know: Not all Kegel exercises are the same. Doing a few quick squeezes each day may not be enough.…

  • Overactive Bladder Treatment: Simple Steps Can Help You Take Back Control

    Aug 18 Overactive Bladder Treatment: Simple Steps Can Help You Take Back Control Overactive bladder, or OAB, can affect your sleep, work, exercise, travel, and time with family and friends. You may find yourself planning your day around the nearest bathroom. The good news is that overactive bladder can be treated. For many people, treatment…

  • Online Urology Care: Can You Get Good Urology Care Through Telehealth?

    Aug 13 Online Urology Care: Can You Get Good Urology Care Through Telehealth? Yes. Many common bladder, urinary, and prostate problems can be evaluated and treated safely and effectively through online urology care. Telehealth does not replace every in-person urology visit, but for many patients, it can be a convenient first step—and sometimes all the…

  • Bladder Symptoms Are Common—and Often Affect Daily Life

    Aug 7 Bladder Symptoms Are Common—and Often Affect Daily Life Bladder symptoms are common in women of all ages. They may include a sudden urge to urinate, waking at night to use the bathroom, urine leakage, bladder pressure, or feeling that the bladder has not emptied completely. A national study surveyed 1,725 adults with an…

  • Talking About Bladder Health: Why the Words We Use Matter

    Aug 6 Talking About Bladder Health: Why the Words We Use Matter Bladder problems can be difficult—and sometimes embarrassing—to talk about. People may say they “have to go,” “leak,” “had an accident,” or need to “use the restroom.” Healthcare professionals may use terms such as urinary urgency, incontinence, frequent urination, or nighttime urination. A study…

  • Study Finds a Link Between Maternal Depression and Bladder Symptoms in Young Girls

    Aug 5 Study Finds a Link Between Maternal Depression and Bladder Symptoms in Young Girls Bladder symptoms are common during childhood and often improve as children grow. A recent study examined whether symptoms of depression in mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth were associated with bladder problems in their school-age daughters. What Did the Researchers…

  • Physical Activity May Help Women Keep Up With Pelvic Floor Exercises

    Aug 4 Physical Activity May Help Women Keep Up With Pelvic Floor Exercises Pelvic floor muscle exercises, commonly called Kegel exercises, are a non-invasive treatment for female pelvic floor disorders. However, many women find it difficult to perform these exercises regularly. A recent study looked at whether women who are more physically active are also…

  • Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Treatment Options, and What to Expect

    Aug 3 Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Treatment Options, and What to Expect Overactive bladder, often called OAB, is a common condition that causes a sudden and difficult-to-control need to urinate. People with OAB may also urinate frequently during the day, wake several times at night to use the bathroom, or leak urine before reaching a toilet.…

  • How Your Bathroom Habits May Affect Bladder Health

    Aug 2 How Your Bathroom Habits May Affect Bladder Health Most of us do not give much thought to how we use the bathroom. However, habits such as holding urine for long periods, urinating “just in case,” pushing to empty the bladder, or hovering over a public toilet may be connected with urinary symptoms. A…

  • How Chronic Health Conditions May Affect Bladder Health in Women

    Aug 1 How Chronic Health Conditions May Affect Bladder Health in Women A recent study suggests that having several ongoing health conditions may affect a woman’s overall bladder health—even when frequent urinary symptoms are not yet present. Bladder health involves more than whether a person has leakage or needs to urinate often. It also includes…