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These articles discuss things you can do to reduce the symptoms of incontinence or make them easier to deal with.
Top 5 Foods that can Trigger Leakage
For women with incontinence, life's banquet can include a few food fights. That's because what you eat and drink can worsen your symptoms.Doctors often advise those with incontinence to avoid certain ...
Why Do I Leak? The Primary Causes of Urinary Incontinence in Women
Written by Urologist and Sexual Health Expert Dr. Jennifer BermanUrinary incontinence is the accidental or unintentional loss/leakage of urine. This is not only an embarrassing problem; it’s one that ...
Can You Use Olive Oil on Rashes? | Depend
Is it okay to use olive oil on rashes that can come with wearing protection? Olive oil, as well as many other oils including coconut or hemp seed, can be effective home remedies for helping to pre...
6 Small Changes for Big Results
The realities of urinary incontinence can be all too familiar with women. More than 34 million American women are affected by urinary leakage.Knowing you're not alone in dealing with bladder control p...
Can Foley Catheters Cause Cancer? | Depend
My doctor says that Foley catheters cause cancer. Is that true? Chronic use of a Foley catheter, or any catheter, can lead to urinary tract infections or other infections within the bladder, a...
Winter Weather Connection
Does it seem when Old Man Winter is around, so is Mother Nature… in the form of more frequent bathroom visits? There’s a good chance it’s not a coincidence. Many women with bladder control problems re...
In Tune with Your Moods
The morning starts off great! The sun is shining, you’re whistling a happy tune on your way out the door, all’s right with the world. But by mid-afternoon, you’re feeling crabby or downright gloomy. W...
What’s a Sphincterotomy & How Does It Work? | Depend
What is a sphincterotomy and how does it work? Will it stop the pain I'm experiencing from Interstitial Cystitis (IC)? A sphincterotomy or bladder outlet surgery involves a small scope being i...
7 Small Moves to Help Manage Bladder Leakage
Controlling bladder leaks doesn’t require one big Herculean effort. Instead, successful management can be as simple as making a few small changes to your daily routines. Here are 7 small moves that ca...
Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right Absorbent Product
Whether you have occasional light leaks or frequent, larger amounts all at one time, wearing the right protection can make all the difference. And the right absorbent product is not just about keepin...
The Bladder Benefits of Weight Loss
Excess weight can have adverse effects on our health. It increases our risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and certain types of cancer. But did you know that extra weight can...
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Isn’t Just for Women
Did you know? Pelvic floor disorders don’t just happen to women after childbirth. They cause bladder leaks in the male population, too. That’s why we interviewed Kristen Maike, a pelvic floor physic...
The Right Fit for You
Whether you have occasional light leaks or frequent, larger amounts all at one time, wearing the right protection can make all the difference. And the right absorbent product is not just about keep...
Treating Incontinence with Botox | Depend
How does Botox help with incontinence and what is the process for getting it? I’m considering it, though I’m worried about the side effect. Botox is already FDA-approved approved to treat overac...
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Women | Depend
The Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Women Written by Dr. Jennifer Berman, M.D. Pelvic floor physical therapy has proven benefits for a wide range of systems including gastroin...
Delaying Going to the Urologist? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
A yoga enthusiast and avid bicyclist, Marla was shocked when she started noticing she could no longer control her bladder. It was an unexpected symptom from a recent surgery and in spite of eighteen...
Simple Changes, Big Results
By Kelly Burgess Jaki Nett is a college professor, author and yoga instructor who learned to control her urinary incontinence. "It started gradually," Nett says. "I had an urge to urinate. I would go ...
Top 5 Foods that can Trigger Leakage
For women with incontinence, life's banquet can include a few food fights. That's because what you eat and drink can worsen your symptoms.Doctors often advise those with incontinence to avoid certain ...
Manage Your Bladder Weakness
We all have our daily routines. Some rituals keep us efficient and organized, like rising to an alarm clock every morning. Others, like morning walks or meditation, keep us balanced and healthy. It's...
7 Simple Secrets About Kegels
Practicing Kegel exercises is a great way to manage bladder leakage. The exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support your bladder and help control urination. Here are 7 simple secr...
Bladder Leaks After Childbirth: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
Written by Dr. Jennifer Berman, Urologist and Sexual Health ExpertCarrying a baby to term – regardless of whether you have a C-section or vaginal birth – can cause bladder leaks. Childbirth, with the ...
10 Things Every Woman (Yes, Woman!) Should Know About Prostate Cancer
Getting the men in your life to take proactive measures to ensure good prostate health can be a challenge, particularly if a doctor’s visit is involved, but it is so important. Because all men have pr...