To understand why, I’ll go over some basic anatomy. Made of muscle fibers, the bladder is a balloon-like structure in the lower abdomen that holds urine. At the bottom is a narrow region called the ...

Urinary incontinence tends to strike when you least expect it. Whether you accidentally leak when you let out a laugh or feel a sudden urge to go at the worst moment, the anxiety of not knowing when ...

Urinary symptoms after the age of 40 are normal, common, and highly manageable. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to bladder strain, recurrent infections, or, in rare cases, permanent damage.

Painful sex. Urinary leakage. Constipation. Weak orgasms. What do these unpleasant experiences have in common? They can all be symptoms of a pelvic floor dysfunction in women, says Sara Reardon, a ...