Have you noticed an unusual bulge in your vagina or a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area? Maybe you’re fine in the morning, but by evening, things feel... off. These could be signs of a ...

When you envision the complicated inner machinery in women's bodies — and all the pushing and pulling that goes on with pregnancy and childbirth — it's no surprise that as the years roll by and ...

Some people can manage a prolapsed bladder, or cystocele, with conservative treatments and without surgery. If a prolapse does not cause problems or block urine flow, it is unlikely to require surgery ...

Prolapse can affect different areas of the vagina, though it is usually not possible to tell specifically what type of prolapse it is without an examination by your doctor. A prolapsed bladder ...

As we age, our bodies have a way of reminding us that gravity is not on our side. This is especially true for the many women who experience pelvic prolapse, which occurs when muscles and tissues from ...

Pelvic organ prolapse is caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue that can lead to herniation (protrusion) of one or more of the pelvic organs, including the bladder, ...

If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder ...

A urogynecologist (urogyn) has extra training, education and experience in the care of women with pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor is a set of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue in the ...

A trabeculated bladder is a bladder that has a thickened wall, making it harder for the bladder to contract. Bladder trabeculation can make it difficult to empty the bladder fully. The main cause of ...

DuBois, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How far would you travel for a minimally invasive medical procedure that is performed by an expert in the field? Betty Milburn traveled 32 miles ...