Women, Keep Your Pelvic Floor Healthy
Women’s bodies go through many changes as they age. One area of the body women may not focus on is the pelvis. The good news is there are steps women can take to address these changes and maintain a healthy pelvic floor, according to Elizabeth Timbrook Brown, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor of Urology at Georgetown University School of Medicine.…more
The Courage to Try New Treatment Options Brings Success
In August of 2018, Kristine woke up in the middle of the night with bladder pain and an urgency to go to the bathroom. She went to the doctor and was told she had a urinary tract infection (UTI) and was prescribed an antibiotic to take for three days.…more
Living Healthy: Fall Recipe
This comforting, nourishing soup recipe, courtesy of Chef Mary Nolan, has a mix of protein, vegetables and love. It can be made in advance and stored in the fridge to enjoy for up to 5 days later.…more
Pelvic Pain
The pelvis is the lower part of the abdomen, below the belly button and between the hip bones. Pelvic pain can be constant, or it can come and go. …more
Urology Mythbusters: Fall 2021
Experts answer your questions! Myths in this issue include incontinence with age, urine leaks after childbirth and training your bladder. …more
Did You Know: Pelvic Organ Prolapse Is More Common Than You Think
When the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments that hold a woman’s pelvic organs in place are weak, those organs can drop. These include the bladder, uterus and rectum. For women, this can cause an uncomfortable bulge in the vagina.…more
Ask the Experts: Is Incontinence Permanent and Does it Require Surgery?
Urinary incontinence is leakage of urine you cannot control. It is a problem that can keep you from enjoying life, because you are afraid to be too far from a bathroom. Urinary incontinence is not just a normal part of getting older. It can be managed or treated.…more
Ask the Experts: If I Have Incontinence, Should I Drink Less Water to Stop Leaking?
It may seem like a good idea to limit what you drink when you have bladder problems such as uncomfortable urine leakage. Most people want to try anything to prevent an accident! While this may help a little, it can also cause dehydration. …more
Ask the Experts: What is Cystitis (UTI)?
Cystitis is the name for bladder inflammation. This can happen when bacteria enters the urinary tract and leads to a urinary tract infection (UTI).…more