How To Fix Urinary Incontinence And Urgency In Females - Urogynecologist Explains

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  @GrooveyBobby · 2 years ago · pinned

  I wish more doctors would explain this instead of just brushing it off as post baby issues….thanks for sharing DOCS x

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  @howellomaha · 2 years ago

  Thank you for talking about this issue with care and compassion and not with a bunch of jokes.

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  @dominiquegianni-embrey2552 · 2 years ago

  I would like her to come back and talk a little more about the surgery for stress incontinence. What it looks like, what it entails, the real nitty gritty. 🙌🏻

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  @badkittymama6508 · 2 years ago

  At the age of 50, I was ‘lucky’ to be diagnosed with bladder cancer. Lucky because I had no symptoms, nor did I fit any of the demographics- male, older, smoker, overweight . While having an ultrasound to screen for ovarian abnormalities, my tech noticed a growth attached to the top of my bladder and recommended I see a urologist. Fortunately the growth, which was cancerous, was small, had not spread too far into the bladder wall and was easily removed surgically. I’m lucky because by the time you notice the symptoms of a bladder tumor it can be much more difficult and invasive to treat.<br>Nearly 20 years have passed cancer free and it’s all a distant memory. Except one thing. My urologist told me to Stop holding my pee for so long. Whether I felt like I needed to or not, he suggested that I set a timer and urinate every two hours, gradually increasing to three hour intervals. Among many other pieces of advice, all of which you covered here, this is the one that had the most impact. Thank you for opening a conversation about incontinence. <br>Sorry for rambling on for so long!

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  @DianeWood-ji3fh · 7 months ago

  I am 70 years old, I have had incontinence since 1998 so that made me in my early 40&apos;s. I got a new Dr. He did a blood work-up on me, and they found I was vit B 12 deficient, got my very first injection, and within that week I no longer suffer with incontinence, and I am rejoicing forever more, that was 3 months ago. Just to let you know, hope this helps anyone out there.

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  @Patriot1512-y7s · 1 year ago

  My grandmother and mother both had corrective surgery for feminine incontinence. So, when I felt it happening in my body, I thought I would also need surgery at some point. However, an older women who herself had suffered from urinary incontinence, gave me her personal &quot;tip&quot; for resolving this embarassing condition. It worked a charm! This is how it goes: each time you sit down to pee, do an exercise where you physically constrict you muscles until you can stop the flow of urine. Then relax, let yourself pee, and then repeat. Pee, constrict, relax and pee. Repeat. I did this for a week or two and the result was amazing. In a short time I no longer had any &quot;leakage&quot; at all. It&apos;s been more than 10 years and the problem has never recurred. Hallelujiah! So simple. I suppose it might be less effective for some women, but hey, it&apos;s worth a try.

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  @RG-hf4et · 2 years ago (edited)

  This lady doctor should start her own YouTube channel. It would be a BIG hit. This is a topic that is an epidemic &amp; women are suffering silently.

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  @cheriewilson8191 · 2 years ago

  I have plastic mesh in my abdomen and a bladder sling (which had to be cut because it was too tight) so there is a bunch of plastic in my abdomen and I have a prolapsed bladder (after a hysterectomy) and now I do not go out because of incontinence. A surgeon injured my pancreas while trying to take out my gall bladder with a laparoscope and now I am diabetic as well. A surgeon also accidentally deflated both my lungs with CO2 he pumped into my abdomen while attempting to repair a hernia in my diaphragm. While I was being anesthetized for childbirth related surgery, I heard one doctor complaining about how inconvenient it was because he had a golf game scheduled. I have heard of doctors suffering from burnout, but what about their patients?.....I honestly believe I would be healthier, richer, and better off if I never went to any doctor at all.

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  @NannetteK · 1 year ago

  I&apos;m nearly 72 yrs old, and I&apos;ve ALWAYS thought the eight 8 oz glasses of water per day was a crock! So glad to be proven correct!

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  @AbigailGerlach-zt1sh · 1 year ago

  I&apos;d say, &quot;I&apos;m so excited, I could pee my pants!&quot; However, I get the same reaction from standing up, laughing, sneezing, coughing, answering the phone, taking out the garbage, getting out of the car etc, etc, etc. Getting old sucks!

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  @anndilts-rh2jw · 2 years ago

  I pee when I stand , I pee when I walk , I pee when I sneeze , I pee when I cough , I&apos;m pee g when I&apos;m trying to sit down to pee

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  @wilhelminaulry4663 · 2 years ago

  Thank you so much. I have had bladder problem for over 10 years and received more knowledge in this video than ever. Thanks again

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