Cancer control and prevention are vital to everyone. While little is being said in the media these days, cancer has a major impact on society in the United States and across the world. According to Cancer.org, The rate of new cases of cancer (cancer incidence) is 442.4 per 100,000 men and women per year (based on […]
Colic Awareness Month
March is Colic Awareness Month, and if you’re expecting or just became a new parent, it’s good to learn more about colic. What is Colic? The good news is colic is not a disease, and it doesn’t mean there is something wrong with your baby. It’s a common condition that affects anywhere from 10% to […]
Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms, Complications & Treatment
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Even though most of us have probably heard the term “endometriosis,” and 1 in 10 women suffer from this condition, most women are not clear on what it is, its symptoms, or dangers, thus the importance of raising awareness on it. Let us start with the basics: What is Endometriosis? […]
Urinary Incontinence is Treatable
The loss of bladder control or urinary incontinence is a widespread and embarrassing problem for women of all ages. Sadly, many women spend years dealing with the discomfort, inconvenience, and shame of urinary incontinence needlessly because the condition is highly treatable. Yes! We do have good news as urinary incontinence is treatable. Let’s show you […]
Vaginal Prolapse – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Vaginal prolapse is a widespread condition that affects one in five women in the United States. The condition is common among mature women with multiple vaginal deliveries, overweight women, and women going through menopause. A prolapse occurs when the uterus, bladder, urethra, or rectum drop down and protrude into or out of the vagina […]
Suffering From Urinary Incontinence? Learn More about Neurostimulation
You may have heard someone say that they leak a bit of urine when they sneeze or a cough. It is more common in women who have had children or gone through menopause. The pelvic floor can become weakened or the bladder muscles can become overactive, which can result in urinary incontinence. No matter the […]
Suffering From Urinary Incontinence? Learn More About Neurostimulation
No matter the cause, having urinary incontinence is debilitating to everyday life. Wearing a pad works for some, but if the problem increases, this may not be enough. The good news is that urinary incontinence is treatable. The struggle is finding the correct treatment for you. There are medications on the market that can reduce […]
Treatment Options for Female Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is referred to by many names. This common issue overwhelmingly affects women, with fifty percent of women having some type of incontinence in their lifetime. Because urinary incontinence is an umbrella term that encompasses many different types of incontinence, different symptoms and has various treatments, it is important to understand the main types […]