Do you find yourself constantly rushing to the bathroom, even when you've just emptied your bladder? If this scenario sounds familiar, you may have an overactive bladder. In this article, we'll delve into overactive bladder and nighttime urination as we uncover their causes and symptoms and their link to urinary tract infections (UTIs). We'll also […]
Oh, My Aching Bladder! Can a Gynecologist Treat a UTI?
Women who are experiencing pelvic region health issues can seek help from a gynecologist or a urologist. Your OB-GYN can test and treat UTIs and bladder pain.
Continence Health: The Bladder & Pelvic Floor Muscles
Continence is the ability to control your bladder and your flow of urine. Urinary incontinence means that you are not always able to obtain complete control over your urine flow. This is a very common problem for women, especially those who have given birth. A number of factors can cause urinary incontinence, but, generally speaking, […]
What is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is common, with many women affected.
Bladder Infection vs UTI: Treatment
Knowing the differences between bladder infections vs. UTIs is fundamental to accessing the right bladder or UTI treatment. UTIs and bladder infections share a range of common symptoms because a bladder infection is a subtype of a UTI. However, not every UTI involves the bladder, so it is important to definitively identify which of the […]
Can my OBGYN treat a UTI? When to Call your Doctor
Most women know the feeling—you use the restroom, and an unpleasant burning sensation ruins the rest of your day. The most common reason for this burning sensation is a urinary tract infection (UTI). Unfortunately, UTIs are extremely common for women. Around 50-60% of adult women have experienced a UTI, and one in two women will […]
The Differences Between a UTI and a Yeast Infection
There are two types of infections that commonly affect a woman’s genital area—Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Yeast infection. Though the symptoms and causes of both infections are the same, they are altogether different. You should always seek the help of a doctor once these infections set in.
The 3 Most Common Symptoms of a UTI
Do you experience discomfort when you urinate? If so, then you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Common Symptoms of an Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder, or OAB, occurs when you have the urgent need to urinate at frequent intervals or when the urine leaks out involuntarily. It is estimated that 30% of men and 40% of women in USA suffer from OAB. The real number is expected to be much higher, as most of the people do not […]
Should You See a Doctor for a UTI or Treat It at Home?
Know the proper steps to take for the quickest relief from urinary tract infection.
