This month is Bladder Health awareness month and we would like to discuss with our readers a recent and significant update to the research regarding guidelines on treating Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS). This past May, the American Urological...
Restless Leg Syndrome (or RLS) Restless leg syndrome (or RLS) is a condition where there are uncontrollable urges to move limbs (mostly in the legs, but sometimes in the arms) that follows a circadian pattern, namely evenings/overnight when resting. The urges usually...
About Vaginismus and Genito-Pelvic Penetration Disorder Involuntary muscle spasms involving the superficial and deep pelvic floor muscles that typically cause painful entry, limiting or preventing intercourse, tampon insertion or pelvic exams. Women with vaginismus do...
Doctors have known for decades that smoking affects lung and heart health, greatly increasing risk of both lung cancer and heart disease. In recent research, they have been finding that smoking increases risk to various urologic diseases as well. Bladder Cancer...
Did you know specific food and drinks can irritate your bladder? Do you ever feel strong urinary urgency or frequency? Do you have urinary incontinence? Have you been diagnosed with a bladder control problem, overactive bladder, or interstitial cystitis? If so, you...
Did You Know That You Can Practice Yoga Therapy to Ease Prostatitis? Yoga is a form of exercise that utilizes movement for strength and flexibility, along with breathwork and mindfulness for reduction of stress and tension. Yoga has long been used therapeutically for...
Vaginismus: Vaginismus definition: the involuntary muscle spasms involving the superficial pelvic floor muscles that typically cause painful entry, limiting or preventing intercourse, tampon insertion or pelvic exams. Many women will also describe "a wall" that limits...
