Our Women’s Health Blog
Female Urinary Incontinence
Overview Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to...
Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women
Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum. You can do Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor muscle training, just about anytime. Start by understanding what Kegel exercises can...
Five Ways to Fight Uterine Prolapse and Stress Incontinence Before Menopause
Menopause is no picnic. It’s riddled with hot flashes, depression and vaginal dryness, among other symptoms. But for some women, the symptoms don’t stop there. Some women experience uterine prolapse – a condition in which the uterus slips down into the...
Do I Need to See a Urogynecologist? Five Symptoms That Say ‘Yes’
A urogynecologist is a physician who is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Urogynecologists are surgeons who specialize in the treatment and care of pelvic floor disorders, such as: Urinary and/or fecal incontinence Emptying...
What You Need to Know About Overactive Bladder (OAB) Treatment
In 2009, Drs. Connell and Guess worked together at another practice and wrote an article for the magazine “Sexuality, Reproduction and Menopause.” Back together at CU Urogynecology, they’ve updated that article into this blog. Many women who...
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