No, in most cases, adult incontinence is not a normal part of aging. You do not have to continue to wear pads to soak up dribbles, wear dark clothing to conceal your leaks, or cross your legs every time you laugh or sneeze. Our bodies are designed not to be incontinent until the time we die, and many of our age-related [...] Read more »
The Pelvic Floor Exercise Doctors Recommend Doesn’t Work for Most Women
Have you ever told your doctor you have a leaky bladder? Chances are good s/he told you to do Kegel exercises–try to stop the flow of urine while you are urinating. “Do that several times a day and in 3 months, you should be good as new!” a physician told a friend of mine. If [...] Read more »
Is Your Urine Green?
If you answered “yes,” don’t worry. You may be at the forefront of Going Green. I’m talking about using urine for fuel and energy. That kind of “green.” As reported in the Huffington Post in March 2011, companies are now developing technologies to harness the power of pee. England’s newspaper, The Guardian, reports that Gerardine [...] Read more »
Skin Care for Aging Skin
I’d like to introduce you to Dr. Paula Dhanda. I provide incontinence treatment in Dr. Dhanda’s office to her patients. I have admired Dr. Dhanda since she moved to our community 20 years ago. She quickly became known as being an excellent gynecologist and surgeon. A few years ago, Dr. Dhanda began going on medical [...] Read more »
The Natural Bladder
Natural bladder sounds like it could be the name of a rock band! What it’s really about is ways to help with bladder problems without using surgery or prescription medications. You might want help if you are leaking urine, are often unable to get to the restroom in time, have frequent bladder infections, and/or have [...] Read more »
What is a prolapsed bladder?
A prolapsed bladder, also known as a cystocele, occurs when a weakened bladder and vaginal wall stretches and the bladder bulges into the vagina. This doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds. Have you had “accidents” where you don’t get to the bathroom in time? Do you have a feeling that you never [...] Read more »
Frequent Urination in Women
There are many causes of frequent urination in women. Once a urinary tract infection (UTI) is ruled out, the catch-all phrase “overactive bladder” is often given to this frustrating condition.Sometimes the underlying cause of frequent urination is your fluid intake. Too much caffeinated soda, too much coffee, and/or too much alcohol can all result in [...] Read more »
How can I control bladder leakage?
Have you ever been standing in a checkout line and you realize that you need to find a restroom right away? If you don’t get to the restroom in time, you may have an “accident.”You are not alone with this problem. About one-third of women have some problems with bladder leakage. Some women plan their [...] Read more »
Prescription Medications for Incontinence: Tolterodine (Detrol) – an anticholinergic drug
Anticholinergics: anticholinergics relax the bladder muscles to prevent the spasms. By stopping the spasms, it also stops the unusual urgency and frequency of urination. They affect gastrointestinal, kidney and liver function. If the patient is pregnant or nursing, caution in using this class of drugs is advised. Persons who should not take anticholinergics include those [...] Read more »
Prescription Medications for Incontinence: Solifenacin (Versicare) – an anticholinergic drug
Anticholinergics: anticholinergic drugs relax the bladder muscles to prevent the spasms. By stopping the spasms, it also stops the unusual urgency and frequency of urination. Since anticholinergics can have a negative impact on gastrointestinal, kidney and liver function, caution is advised. Solifenacin is reportedly not to be given to persons with narrow-angle glaucoma, or women [...] Read more »