Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MDKey TakeawaysBladder spasms happen when the bladder muscle squeezes without ...

“How about instead of going out to the movies tonight, we stream one at home instead?” Joanna Wen suggested, trying not to disappoint her family by canceling plans completely…once again. The ...

Let’s get real: Peeing (even just a little bit) in your pants can happen to the best of us. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, but it’s also never super fun. If this kind of leaking’s become an issue in ...

Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits for women. But—surprise!—Kegels offer health wins for men, ...

Your pelvic floor muscles likely aren't top of mind in your everyday life. But they play a surprisingly important role in your health. They regulate bladder and bowel control, plus help stabilize ...

Dr. Michael Shanks talks about the signs of overactive bladder and what you can do to ease symptoms. It’s a condition that can negatively impact a person's quality of life and daily activities, like ...

DOROTHY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Overactive bladder is very common, affecting about 37 million adults - maybe more, because many people are too embarrassed to get help. A South Jersey woman says there ...

After two-plus years of quarantines and travel restrictions, it’s no surprise many of us are making up for lost time, booking trips and scheduling long-overdue visits with friends and loved ones.

In this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, Kirtly Jones, MD, asks fellow OB-GYN Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about her passion for patient care, common issues like overactive bladder and pelvic ...

Structured behavioral therapy focused on pelvic floor muscle exercise was noninferior to treatment with solifenacin for alleviating overactive bladder symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD ...

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new retrospective study published in the International Urogynecology Journal (DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06209-8) by researchers at Allegheny Health Network's ...