Life Without Leaks

Do you have pain or burning when you pee? If so, you might have a urinary tract infection. They're remarkably common. About 50% of women will develop one in their lifetime, and they get even more common as women get older and go through menopause. If you're one of the 50% unlucky enough to come down with a UTI, this podcast is for you... For more information about the National Associatio...

With the recent announcement by Deion Sanders, hall of fame NFL player and current head coach for the University of Colorado Buffaloes, that he is undergoing treatment for bladder cancer, we've been seeing a significant increase in interest about the disease. Today's guest is Dr. Bradley Gill, chief of surgery at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest and Mentor Hospitals and a board-certified urolo...

When is that sudden urge to go so bad that you should seek out medical help? How can I tell the difference between a UTI and OAB? How much water should I be drinking every day? Can a woman actually visit a urologist?  These are some of the important questions that we address with today's guest, Dr. Raveen Syan. She's an associate professor of clinical urology at the University of Miami&a...

We've all been there. The baby's crying upstairs, so you need to speed up your bathroom visit to get to her quickly. You're racing to your next meeting, and you only have a minute to stop for the bathroom. You're late for your doctor's appointment, but you just need to make a pit stop before you leave. Sometimes having to pee gets in the way of our daily lives.  If you&apo...

There are so many different incontinence conditions out there, it's easy to get confused about what you may be dealing with. Today's guest is Dr. Jeffrey Frankel, a renowned medical advisor known for his expertise in urology, to help make sense of what your symptoms may be telling you.  For more information about the National Association for Continence, click here , and be sure to follow...

When Sherrie Palm noticed something unusual going on down there, she had no idea the path her life was about to take - but her diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse set her on a journey to become an author, internationally recognized speaker, authority on pelvic health and founder of APOPS, the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. Listen to her story to learn all about prolapse, how she tre...

Incontinence can be challenging for almost anyone, and it can be particularly difficult for frail, older patients as well as those on Medicare and Medicaid.  Today's guests are here to let you know that it doesn't have to be.  They're here to give us a sneak peek into a soon-to-be-published study that patients, physicians and caregivers can all take comfort in, because it demonstrat...

If you've had enough of leaking when you laugh or cough or sneeze, if you've spent enough on pads and products to help keep you dry, and if you're tired of just managing your condition rather than seeing real improvements, we have good news for you: Stress urinary incontinence can be treated. Today's guest is Gloria Kolb, founder and CEO of Elidah, the medical device company be...

Menopause is something that every woman will have to contend with - and nowadays, women spend 40% or more of their lives following the transition. You'd think that something that's so common would be better understood. Unfortunately, there are still an enormous number of misconceptions about menopause - what it is, what to expect, how to treat it and more. Today's guest is Ingrid Ha...

With the recent announcement that former President Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, we've been hearing a lot of questions from our listeners about things like Gleason scores, hormone sensitivity and more. On today's episode, we're going to address those questions to give you a better understanding of the condition, how it's treated and what you can do for your own...

If you think that your only hope for treating overactive bladder is to focus on your pelvic floor muscles, you may be overlooking a different type of approach that's been proven successful for hundreds of thousands of patients: Nerve stimulation.  It turns out that certain nerves play a critical role in bladder function, and there are devices that can stimulate those nerves to substantially r...

One thing that a lot of men who are facing prostate surgery often don't realize is that once the procedure is done, you're almost certain to experience bladder leaks. For most men, those leaks resolve after a few weeks or months, but for some, they can persist for years. The good news is that there are things you can do to improve your chances for rapid improvement, and today's gues...

Anyone who lives with incontinence knows that leakage isn't just embarrassing or uncomfortable - it can create skin issues that range from simply irritating to genuinely endangering. Today's guest is Kolo Wilkinson, Clinical Nurse Lead with Tranquility Incontinence Products, and she shares with us advice and insight on how to best care for your skin, how to choose the most effective prod...

Did you realize that half of all women will experience incontinence? Or that more people have incontinence than either diabetes or heart disease? As alarming as those figures are, incontinence is still something that too few people are willing to talk about, and the end result is that millions suffer in silence - often for years and years - even though there are treatments that can work wonders fo...

When most people think about changing diapers in the months after giving birth, they're probably thinking about their newborn. But a surprising number of women find themselves thinking about adult diapers, too. That's because most women experience incontinence to one degree or another following delivery. A new survey by Aeroflow Urology found that nearly 90% of new mothers experience inc...

If you thought that physical therapists only worked on muscle groups, you're missing a big part of the picture. Today's guest is Laura Keyser, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Strategy and Global Health for Axena Health. She explains how a PT can help you not just with exercises - though they're incredibly effective there - but also with diet, weight management,...

Imagine a disease more common than diabetes and Alzheimer's combined , but that's so taboo nobody even wants to discuss it. That's incontinence, and it's about time we get past the embarrassment and start feeling comfortable speaking up. It's why November has been dedicated as National Bladder Health Awareness Month, to reduce the stigma associated with bladder issues and...

There's a misconception out there that incontinence is usually something that happens as you get older. Hannah is here to tell us that it's something that can happen at any age. She shares her story about how she developed severe overactive bladder after a surgery in her early 30s, how it nearly derailed her career, and how she finally found relief after she had nearly given up hope. To...

Imagine being a 35-year-old woman who suddenly develops bowel and bladder incontinence following childbirth - incontinence so difficult to treat that even a major surgery fails to deliver lasting, meaningful relief. That's the situation today's guest, Hope, found herself in - that is, until she discovered a simple procedure that changed her life completely, giving her back control after...

Too many patients suffering from leaks think that they're sentenced to struggle with their condition for the rest of their lives. That couldn't be further from the truth. Today's guest is Pat, and she shares her story about how he finally had enough with trying to manage her problems and found a solution that made an incredible, immediate difference for her... To learn more about In...

In today's episode of Life Without Leaks, we discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD. You'll get a detailed overview of the condition and the treatment options available to you, including lifestyle modifications, medications and surgery. For more information about the condition, visit the National Association for Continence's page on IBD by clicking here . You can also download a...

Bowel incontinence is a condition that may be more life limiting than almost any other form of incontinence, but to most of us, it's so embarrassing that we'd rather suffer than discuss it with a doctor. Today's guest is Dr. Cary Fishburne, a double-board-certified urogynecologist and specialist in female pelvic health, and he's here to reassure us that there's truly no re...

Brianne Grogan - also known as Dr. Bri - is one of the brightest stars in the world of pelvic health, with hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube and countless visitors to her website. She's earned such a passionate group of fans because of the warm and welcoming way she helps patients overcome their challenges through movement, nutrition and the mind-body connection. Today she talks w...

Incontinence is such a taboo subject that, for many patients, it's more shrouded in mythology and mystery than almost any other condition. There's nothing to be afraid of! Today's guest is Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, chair of the Department of Urology at Houston Methodist Hospital and a specialist in women's health and bladder control issues, and she sheds light on the truth behind m...

It's easy to think that all UTIs are the same - lousy and uncomfortable. But those symptoms you're experiencing might not be a UTI, and understanding what to look for can help you find the right treatment right away. Listen now to learn more! For even more information about UTIs, visit the National Association for Continence's page on UTIs by clicking here , and be sure to follow us...