Mind Over Bladder: How to Manage Urge Incontinence
Ann Kough, PT of CU Urogynecology offers an effective technique for urge incontinence that helps patients effectively hold pee in their bladder.
Female Pelvic Health Blog
Could Blood in Your Stool Be Due to Hemorrhoids – or Rectal Prolapse?
Dr. Elisa Birnbaum from the University of Colorado shares the causes, symptoms & treatment options for rectal prolapse and hemorrhoids. Do you know the difference?
Our “Treatment Trifecta” Against Stress Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Connell shares her treatment philosophy to help women suffering from stress urinary incontinence get back on their feet and enjoy the things they love.
Minimally Invasive vs. Open Surgery – What’s Right for You?
Dr. Rascoff of CU Urogynecology discusses the similarities and differences between minimally invasive and open surgery for female pelvic health procedures.
Safe Overactive Bladder Treatments in the Age of Dementia
Dr. Connell addresses the findings of recent studies on the dementia-causing side effects of medications often used as overactive bladder treatments and her treatment recommendations for those suffering from OAB.
How a Healthy BMI Helps Keep the Urogynecologist Away
Obese women who lose as little as 5 percent of their body weight can lessen or prevent pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence and prolapse.
Here's How to Take a Road Trip with Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Marsha K. Guess explains her tips for making traveling with urinary incontinence or OAB as stress free as possible.
What You Need to Know About Overactive Bladder (OAB) Treatment
Think you have OAB? Drs. Guess & Connell from CU Urogynecology answer questions about diagnosing and treating overactive bladder.
Avoid Constipation: Eat Your Way to Regularity
Strained bowel movements can add stress to the pelvic floor organs. Dr. Connell shares her advice to reduce constipation and in turn help keep the pelvic floor healthy.
A Diet for Your Pelvic Floor: The Do's and Don'ts
Dr. Kathleen Connell challenges women to follow a pelvic floor-friendly diet by being conscious of the foods and drinks they consume.
Pelvic Floor Exercises During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or looking to get pregnant, start pelvic floor exercises now for an easier labor and to reduce the chance of overactive bladder symptoms after birth.
Overactive Bladder Diet: Food, Wine & Other Considerations for Smart Eating & Drinking
Focusing on a bladder-friendly diet that avoids known irritants and opts for smart alternatives helps to reduce urgency, frequency and bladder discomfort.
Try PTNS for Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) can calm overactive bladder (OAB) – and other urinary issues – with electrical stimulation, helping you avoid surgery.
Happy New Year's Resolutions … for Your Pelvic Floor
From the Merry Urogyn Docs: Five New Year's resolutions, from preventing UTIs and minimizing urinary incontinence to Kegels and maintaining your pelvic floor muscles in the new year.
Practice Makes Perfect: Making Your Kegel Exercises Effective
Dr. Karlotta Davis discusses how to get the most out of your Kegel exercises. Get tips on remembering to do your exercises and learn tricks that can significantly help decrease the effects of urinary incontinence.
Sling vs. Mesh: What You Need to Know
Just because you hear the word “mesh” doesn’t mean it’s the transvaginal type and harmful to your body. In fact, CU Urogynecology often recommends mesh as part of a sling treatment, for both incontinence and prolapse conditions. Key differences will help you determine the safest and best treatment.
Practice Makes Perfect: An Introduction to Kegel Exercises
In this video blog, Dr. Davis explains how practice makes perfect when performing Kegel exercises. Learn what a Kegel is and how to correctly contract the female pelvic floor muscles to help improve incontinence.
Can Cannabis Help Overactive Bladder? Maybe.
Scientific evidence on the specific medial benefits of marijuana is beginning to bulk up, which is good since marijuana is legal in Colorado. New studies indicate cannabinoids can help women with overactive bladder (OAB).
Can Probiotics or Cranberry Stop Urinary Tract Infections?
One area where probiotics have been studied is in women with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). A UTI results from the transmission of pathogens from the rectum and/or vagina to the urethra and bladder. Dr. Muffly discusses using probiotic and cranberry supplements to reduce the incidence of UTIs.
Diagnosis and Treatment of UTIs in Menopausal Women
Recurrent urinary tract infection is a serious health condition that increases with age and peaks in menopausal women. Whereas sexual activity and pregnancy are risk factors in younger women, vaginal thinning or vaginal atrophy, illness, and hospitalization are more important risk factors in menopausal women.
Not Your Mother's Kegel: Technology To Modernize Your Pelvic Floor Workout
Are you ready for your vagina to talk to your smartphone? Well get ready, because new products are coming out that will track the effectiveness of your Kegel exercises by sending feedback from a device inserted in the vagina to a smartphone app.
Fecal Incontinence Treated with InterStim
InterStim Therapy minimizes the symptoms of bowel incontinence if dietary changes, medications or reconstructive surgeries don't provide relief.
For Overactive Bladders, the Wait is Over (for OTC Medication)
While the Oxytrol patch may not cure more severe OAB symptoms, it's an exciting development in the fight against an often-avoided condition.
Before Surgery, Ask Your Urogynecologist These Questions
Here are questions every woman should ask their urogynecologist before reconstructive pelvic surgery for incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Quality Assurance is More than a Talking Point, It’s Our Duty
Doctor Karlotta Davis is a 13-year member of the quality assurance program at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and knows a thing or two about hospital safety.
Considerations for Summer Activities
During Colorado summers, young active women are most likely focused on things other than incontinence, yeast infections and injuries to the pelvic floor.
Cycling & Pelvic Health: Learn to Protect Yourself
Dr. Connell studied the effects of cycling on female genital health and how the right seat design and bike setup helps provide a more positive experience.
What Is the Deal with Transvaginal Mesh?
To correct pelvic organ prolapse, some physicians began using transvaginal mesh. Unfortunately, it was later found that the stiffer mesh and softer vagina tissues can rub together causing multiple complications.