Urinary incontinence (UI) means leaking urine when you don’t want to. It is a common health problem that affects millions of people, especially women and older adults. Over 33 million Americans suffer from some type of urinary incontinence or bladder condition. Although it becomes more common with age, it is not a normal part of […]

Pelvic pain usually presents as discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen or pelvic region, and for many, it’s more than just physical pain. Importantly, it can disrupt daily routines, affect work and relationships, and leave people feeling worried, frustrated, or unheard. Pelvic pain can have multiple causes, including reproductive organs, the urinary tract, parts […]

Urinary retention is a condition where the bladder does not empty properly. For many people, it starts as a heavy or tight feeling in the lower abdomen. You may feel a strong urge to urinate but struggle to start, strain to pass urine, or release only a small amount even though your bladder still feels […]

Infertility is a common medical condition that can also be deeply stressful and emotionally painful for individuals and couples. But you are not alone. It is more common than many people realize. According to the CDC, 1 in 5 (19%) of married women aged 15 to 49 in the U.S. with no prior births are […]

Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are benign tumours made of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue that form in or on the muscular wall of the uterus. It can range in size from as small as a pea or as large as a grapefruit. Epidemiological analyses estimate that 40–80 % of people with a uterus have […]