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incontinence

Don’t dismiss postpartum pelvic pains

Customized approaches to therapy can help new moms target common problems in pelvic muscles, ligaments and tissues.

The power of the pelvic floor

Women should never feel afraid or embarrassed to discuss incontinence issues with a provider.

Patient Story

‘Don’t suffer in silence’

Susan Cloutier ignored the bleeding, the pain and the incontinence—until her body insisted, no more.

Patient Story

‘Time to get this taken care of’

A prolapsed organ led a 68-year-old retiree to choose surgery. The outcome: She'll be back on the ski slopes this winter.

Patient Story

‘I was going every hour on the hour’

Mary Matzen has dealt with an overactive bladder all her life. With nerve stimulation treatment, she finally found relief from those incessant bathroom visits.

Patient Story

‘I never knew when it was going to hit’

An implanted device provides relief from fecal incontinence, giving this 81-year-old a new lease on life.

Freedom from troublesome incontinence

Embarrassment should not keep patients from using new treatments that can win the battle against fecal incontinence.

Rethinking the female catheter

Nurse shares her innovative idea and excitement about new product that's all about dignity and reducing infections.

6 ways to strengthen your pelvic floor

The muscles that support your core need conditioning, too.

Weight-loss surgery to control incontinence

If pounds stayed off, bladder control improvement was seen years later.

Are drips leaving you emotionally dry?

Help is available.

3 exercises to strengthen your core

Prevent bladder leakage by focusing on your pelvic floor.