Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Regularly doing them improves bladder control and relieves low back pain.

FOR countless people across Ireland, the simple act of laughing, coughing, or rushing for the bus comes with a hidden worry.

Overall, results show that women can effectively receive help for bladder control issues even if they can’t make it into a doctor’s office, researchers concluded.

Bladder issues are common, and increasingly so as we get older. These conditions can run the gamut from urinary tract infections (UTIs) to bladder cancer or bladder prolapse. Along with lifestyle ...

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 ...

Female veterans suffering from urinary incontinence received effective relief using a smartphone app called MyHealtheBladder, researchers said in a new study. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Having ...

They say that maintaining a healthy diet, getting lots of sleep and practicing breathing exercises can all make giving birth go a little smoother. And while that may be good advice, Alissa Mosca, 33, ...

Urinary incontinence is a prevalent issue that is often overlooked but can affect the quality of life as we age. Whether caused by weakened pelvic muscles, hormonal changes, or underlying health ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue • I lose urine when I laugh or sneeze. Is there a medicine to take for this? I am so isolated. — A.K. Answer • ...

Dr. Alison Ankiewicz specializes in pelvic health, helping women manage cancer-related pelvic issues through hands-on ...

Due to an ex-boyfriend who took the concept of “just in case” peeing (aka peeing every time he was about to leave the house, or before bed) to the extreme, I have spent much more time thinking about ...