If you’ve been experiencing sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate, accompanied by bladder or pelvic pain, you’re not imagining it. These are hallmark symptoms of a lesser-known—but often misunderstood—condition known as interstitial cystitis (also called bladder...
Urinary incontinence, or the inability to control one’s bladder, is a frequent and frequently embarrassing issue. The intensity can range from occasionally dribbling pee when you cough or sneeze to having a sudden, intense urge to urinate that prevents you from...
Pelvic organ prolapse, a disorder in which one or more pelvic organs droop or sag out of place, affects more than 40% of women. Your uterus, bladder, bowel, vagina, urethra, and rectum are all considered to be pelvic organs. As the prolapse develops, these organs may...
Pelvic pain is a common yet often misunderstood health issue that affects many women at different stages of life. Whether it presents as a dull ache, sharp stabbing pain, or persistent discomfort in the lower abdomen, pelvic pain can significantly interfere with daily...
