Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
How Long After A Complete Hysterectomy Will Menopause Start and Will It Be Different Than Normal Menopause? BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (82) By "complete hysterectomy" I assume you mean removal of the uterus AND both ovaries. (It is important to clarify with your surgeon exactly what is to be removed as this terminology is not used universally)... Read more
How long does it take to stop leakage when doing Kegel exercises? Likes (182) When women have experienced LBL for a long time, it may take longer to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles than someone who has just started... Read more
How Should I Prep My Body for Postpartum? BY Dr Heather Jeffcoat Likes (230) Unfortunately, there is no reliable test to help predict when menopause will start or end. Often, these do tend to follow patterns within a family... Read more
How to Do Kegel Exercises BY Dr Heather Jeffcoat Likes (1488) There's a safe and effective way to help improve bladder leakage. It's free, and you can do it at home. It's an "exercise" program, but it's not like any exercise program you've done before,... Read more
Menopause is Not a Disease BY Dr Cindy Long Likes (106) Menopause is a stage of life, not an illness. There are many symptoms that occur while transitioning into menopause that many women fear or even dread. But ultimately, menopause can be a wonderful phase in a woman's life. Read more
I'm 59 And LBL Affects My Job And Intimacy. Time To Talk To My Doctor! Likes (85) I'm so glad you found the courage to talk with your doctor. I wish more women would seek the advice of a qualified medical... Read more