The pelvic floor muscles may be the most neglected and least thought about. But they are one of the most important muscle groups in our bodies, supporting bladder, bowel, and...
If you have diabetes, one of the common problems is either frequent urination or the feeling that you always have to go to the bathroom. It’s so common for diabetics that this symptom is an indication to doctors that you might have the disease. Young or old, diagnosed or not, if you have urinary problems related to diabetes, there is help available to make your life better. Urologist Dr. Sara Lenherr and Dr. Kirtly Jones discuss the issues, available tests and the solutions.
Thirty percent of women ages 40-50 have an overactive bladder: more bathroom breaks during the day, urgent trips waking you up at night. According to women’s specialist Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones, there are a few reasons for an overactive bladder, but this is normal. Find out what could be causing your frequent trips to the bathroom and how to reduce your need to go.
An overactive bladder can make you feel like a toddler, constantly needing to find a restroom and a fear of incontinence. It may seem embarrassing, but it’s actually a very common condition for men and women as they age. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones sits down with urologist Sara Lenherr to learn about overactive bladders and how to treat them.
It can be hard to tell if problems like vaginal itching or changes in your discharge are minor issues that will go away on their own, or if they’re the result of something more serious. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones gives if/then scenarios for potential vaginal issues. Listen to find out if your problems require a doctor visit or a simpler solution.
There is a single vaginal rejuvenation procedure, and it promises to tighten the vagina, stop incontinence, eliminate vaginal dryness, and more. But what are the facts?
Childbirth, aging, injury, weight gain, or even genetics can cause urinary leakage (or female incontinence). So, what's a woman to do? Read these tips from our urogynecology specialists.
Human beings have developed large brains to give us a leg up as a species. But a big brain means a big head, and a big head makes getting a baby out during birth difficult. Vaginal birth can lead to a weakening of the pelvic floor in a minority of women. Age and other factors also can weaken the structure and cause complications. In fact, one in five American women will undergo pelvic floor surgery to repair damage. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones sits down with urogyneocologist Dr. Ingrid Nygaard to talk about what women can do to keep their pelvic floor strong and how a new study at the U is looking into how women can rebuild pelvic floor strength after childbirth.
Bladder dysfunction is a common problem for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Whether it’s constipation or fecal incontinence, health problems related to the bladder are uncomfortable for anyone. So how to you know if your bladder issue is related to MS or not? And if it is related, can it lead to more serious health issues? Urologist Dr. Sara Lenherr and Dr. Kirtly Jones discuss the issues, available tests, and how to treat and manage bladder problems if you have multiple sclerosis.
Does your bladder constantly interrupt your life? There might be a solution. Sara Lenherr is a urologist who focuses on treating female incontinence and is an expert in determining its cause. Medical conditions, surgeries and giving birth might be to blame. Or it could be an issue with how your brain and bladder communicate. In this five-minute podcast, Dr. Kirtly Jones asks Dr. Lenherr about the common causes of female incontinence and how an expert like her can help.
Chief expert in infectious diseases at the University of Utah publishes commentary on recent influenza outbreak in China, and what steps to take to understand and prepare for the effects...
