Many people will ignore symptoms when they are afraid to find out what is going on with their body. It’s a common reaction to unknown issues, but it doesn’t make the problem go away. In fact, it can make it worse by waiting and then finding out the diagnosis later when treatment options are more limited. This is certainly true when it comes to the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse.
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Lifestyle Changes to Manage Urinary Incontinence: Practical Tips for Everyday Life
Urinary incontinence—the involuntary leakage of urine—can significantly affect a person’s daily life, causing discomfort, embarrassment, and anxiety. While medical treatments can help, lifestyle changes play a crucial role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
The good news? From dietary adjustments to bladder training and weight management, simple changes can make a big difference. Below, we look at several practical tips to help you take control of urinary incontinence and regain confidence in everyday activities.
What Is Bladder Training for Urinary Incontinence?
Regardless of the reason, having urinary incontinence is embarrassing and let’s face it, you feel like you have lost control of your body. It’s humiliating, but things don’t have to stay this way. Take advantage of all the positive treatments and lifestyle changes you can pursue. You can regain control. What is bladder training for urinary incontinence? Let’s start here.
Managing Menstrual Symptoms in Hot Weather
Fooling Mother Nature is not easy, but we keep trying. It’s actually true that menstrual symptoms seem to get worse in the summer. We all love those carefree days, but if you have your period, it won’t be all fun in the sun. Let’s take a look at best managing menstrual symptoms in hot weather.
Overactive Bladder (OAB) Management: Staying Active This Summer
Summer is the time for trips, outings, beaching, and lots of activities. That works for most of us, but if you suffer with OAB, you might find yourself resisting doing much of anything. There is always the fear of an embarrassing accident. What can you do? Overactive bladder management: staying active this summer.
Signs of Ovarian Cysts You Shouldn’t Ignore
There are several kinds of ovarian cysts. Functional cysts are quite common, benign, and form during ovulation. Cysts related to a disease include polycystic syndrome or ovarian cancer. It is obviously important to learn the signs of ovarian cysts you shouldn’t ignore.
What Does Vaginal Atrophy Feel Like?
Vaginal atrophy is one of the side effects of menopause. When a woman has adequate estrogen, all is well, but as soon as estrogen begins to decline, many negative consequences ensue. Vaginal atrophy is one of them. What does vaginal atrophy feel like?
Things That Can Cause an Abnormal Pap Smear
Women routinely have Pap smears during their well-woman appointments typically every three years until they are age 65 and older. Once results have been reviewed, if there is anything out of the ordinary, The Women’s Centre for Well Being may call to inform you the test was abnormal and discuss next steps. No need to fret, let’s go through some common causes of an abnormal Pap smear.
Can You Have a Baby With Endometriosis?
If you have heard that having endometriosis makes it difficult to conceive and give birth, it is definitely true. Yes, it is difficult, but not impossible. Let’s learn more. Can you have a baby with endometriosis?
Colposcopy: What to Expect
If you have heard of a colposcopy, it is probably because your gynecologist mentioned it in relation to your last PAP smear which was abnormal. The Woman’s Centre for Well Being may have recommended this minor procedure for several reasons including unusual bleeding. Let’s get more information about colposcopy and what to expect.
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