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Treatment Options For Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Is your daily schedule controlled by your bladder? Do you know where every single bathroom is within a 20-mile radius of your home? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may have symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB).  
Mar 2nd, 2020

What is Vulvodynia?
Vulvodynia is defined as pain or discomfort of the vulva that lasts longer than three months. The vulva is the external genital area of a female. About 16% of women in the United States have vulvodynia. It affects ethnic and racial groups equally. Some wom
Feb 3rd, 2020

Constipation: Common Causes And What To Do To Help
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States. Almost everyone experiences constipation at some point in their life. Most constipation is temporary and not serious.
Oct 15th, 2019

Lichen Sclerosus: What is it? Causes and Treatment
It’s likely that you have never heard of lichen sclerosus before. However, this skin condition is not uncommon. It is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that typically affects the genital region and can affect women of any age. Although it is more often f
Jun 20th, 2019

Accidental Bowel Leakage: What You Need To Know
Accidental bowel leakage affects a significant part of the population  — 1 in 10 people at some time in their lives — and is much more common in women than in men. It’s a difficult topic that many are embarrassed to discuss, but it can affect women of all
Oct 20th, 2017

5 Ways To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
There’s one very important muscle that most gym trainers don’t mention: Your pelvic floor. Like any muscle group, your pelvic floor requires routine exercise to stay strong and function properly. And for women, the pelvic floor serves a pretty important fu
Sep 6th, 2017

What Happens to Your Pelvic Floor After Childbirth
The female pelvic system is a complex network of muscles and nerves, so it’s hardly surprising that giving birth can have lasting effects on the body. Luckily, as the field of urogynecology grows, doctors are better able to understand just how the pelvic s
Aug 1st, 2017

5 Things To Know About Urinary Incontinence And Childbirth
It’s not something your friends and family are likely to bring up at your baby shower, but urinary incontinence is a common (and annoying) side effect of pregnancy and childbirth. Here are five things you need to know about what to expect, and how to regai
May 22nd, 2017

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP): What You Need To Know
As we’ve covered in previous posts, the pelvic floor is a complex system of muscles with two major functions: supporting the vagina and pelvic organs, and maintaining urinary and bowel continence. But when those muscles are damaged (especially after child
May 22nd, 2017

Female Urinary Incontinence: What You Need To Know
Urinary leakage is a surprisingly common health problem, affecting 40 percent of women in the U.S. every year. For many women, it’s not uncommon to leak urine when laughing hard, coughing, sneezing, or exercising. For some, it’s a once-in-awhile embarrass
May 7th, 2017

A Woman’s Guide for Urinary Incontinence

Of course, we’re a little biased when it comes to recommending a great doctor, but whether you end up choosing Dr. Ryan Stratford, another board-certified urogynecologist, or not to treat your leakage, we think the information in this guide will help you understand what’s happening with your body and give you some peace of mind. Check out our Ebook Today!