Have you noticed an unusual bulge in your vagina or a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area? Maybe you’re fine in the morning, but by evening, things feel... off. These could be signs of a ...
Prolapse can affect different areas of the vagina, though it is usually not possible to tell specifically what type of prolapse it is without an examination by your doctor. A prolapsed bladder ...
Do you have trouble with an overactive bladder (maybe you go to the bathroom every hour)? Do you lose control of your bladder, peeing when you don’t want to? Do you feel pressure in your pelvis or ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 80 years old and have a prolapsed bladder. I'm using a pessary, but I'd like to have my bladder repaired instead. What is the least invasive option? Even at an advanced age, ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just had a total hysterectomy due to an abnormal Pap smear. At that time, my bladder was also corrected, since it had been descended for many years. What kind of care is most ...
NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pelvic organ prolapse isn't talked about much in women's health, however, it is a significant issue. In fact, it affects nearly half of all women by the time they reach ...
Protect your bladder health with these 5 essential health checks. Learn which tests and screenings you need to maintain optimal urinary function.
When you envision the complicated inner machinery in women's bodies — and all the pushing and pulling that goes on with pregnancy and childbirth — it's no surprise that as the years roll by and ...
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Some women are reluctant to talk about prolapse. Dr. Michael Bonidie, a urogynecologist and the director of robotic gynecology at UPMC specializes in the condition and treats women ...
"Our findings provide a health economics angle on how we can optimize pelvic organ prolapse surgery by addressing coexisting hidden stress incontinence in women with prolapse." — Tsung Mou, MD Many ...
If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder ...