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Pelvic exercises after prostate surgery or radiation

Incontinence (urinary leakage) is a common problem after treatment for prostate cancer. This can occur after surgery (prostatectomy), radiation, or other treatments (cryotherapy). Leaking after prostate cancer treatment can be a devastating problem for men. Fortunately there are ways to help! Here’s an introduction to pelvic floor exercises after prostate…

Urinary incontinence after prostate surgery or radiation

Incontinence (urinary leakage) is a common problem after treatment for prostate cancer. This can occur after surgery (prostatectomy), radiation, or other treatments (for example, cryotherapy). Leaking after prostate cancer treatment can be a devastating problem for men. Fortunately there are ways to help, both before and after surgery. Here’s an…

I finally figured out how to treat my urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infection (UTI) are very common! It is estimated that over 15 million people go to their primary care physician or Emergency Department for UTI treatment every year. The Internet is filled with suggestions to help treat and prevent UTIs (some of them true and some not). Here is…

5 Great Reasons to Do Pelvic Floor Exercises

What problems can pelvic floor exercises help treat? You may have heard that Kegel and pelvic floor exercises (PFE) are helpful. But, what exactly are they helpful for? I am commonly asked, “I have heard that pelvic floor exercises help with incontinence or bowel habits or sex, and so on”.…

Why do I get Urinary Tract Infections?

Urinary tract infections generally occur when bacteria of the skin near the rectum or vagina spread to the bladder. From avoiding tight underwear to urinating frequently, the Internet is full of proposed ways to decrease your risk for urinary tract infection. Here’s a guide to understanding what’s true and what’s…

Introduction to the Sling for Urinary Incontinence

The bladder sling is the most common surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence. In fact, slings have been used to treat incontinence for over 100 years! Here’s an introduction to urethral slings. What is a Bladder Sling? A bladder sling, or suburethral sling, is a general term for a surgical…

Botox for Overactive Bladder

What is Botox? Botulinum toxin (botox) is a natural toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This toxin is actually the most potent known toxin and blocks neuromuscular signal transmission, resulting in muscle paralysis. It is the cause of food-borne botulism, which results when Clostridium botulinum contaminated foods (often canned…