It’s Not Just Aging

It’s Not Just Aging

5 Fixable Causes of Urinary Leakage in Women For too long, women have been led to believe that urinary leakage (incontinence) is an inevitable consequence of childbirth or aging. This pervasive myth leads millions to suffer, despite the fact that incontinence affects an estimated 25 to 45% of women globally (Milsom et al., 2018). We…

Interstitial Cystitis Week

Interstitial Cystitis Week

Shedding Light on a Silent, Chronic Condition From November 27 to 30, Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Week offers a vital opportunity to raise awareness about a condition that, though largely invisible, affects millions with persistent and often debilitating bladder pain. Also known as bladder pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis is frequently misunderstood—even misdiagnosed—due to its overlapping symptoms…

The Hidden Pressure System

The Hidden Pressure System

How Constipation and Sexual Dysfunction Affect Bladder Health The pelvic cavity operates as an intricately balanced pressure system—one where the bladder, bowel, reproductive organs, and supporting musculature all share limited real estate and a common foundation: the pelvic floor. When that balance is disrupted, as with chronic constipation, painful intercourse (dyspareunia), or pelvic organ prolapse,…

Bladder Awareness Q and A

Bladder Awareness Q and A

This month, we celebrate Bladder Awareness. We hope to highlight commonly asked questions about the bladder and explain why better bladder awareness can help improve overall health. A snippet on bladder function The bladder is essentially an organ that stores urine. Blood filters through the kidneys where impurities are removed. These are transported to the…