Top Causes of Infertility in Females
Did you know that up to 15% of couples struggle to have children? While the underlying issue can come from both sides of the fence, we take a closer look at common causes of infertility in women.
Why do I leak urine when I cough, laugh, or sneeze?
Leakage of urine with cough, laugh, or sneeze is a type of incontinence called "stress incontinence." With activity, there comes a strong urge to urinate followed by a bladder spasm and a gush of fluid. Stress incontinence is common among women and could worsen with childbirth, age, and illness. Well, there's no need to avoid exercise class or dread allergy season because you have stress incontinence. There are several treatment options available for stress incontinence. First, we need to make sure you don't have a bladder infection. Next, we should explore simple, non-surgical options that are immediately effective for stress incontinence. Are you ready to feel better? Let's talk soon.
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