Incontinence Expert Jennifer Sobol, D.O. shares Incontinence management news and commentary at IncontinenceNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52 http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52 http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/27670/augmentation Mon, 12 May 2008 22:41:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. Bladder Augmentation - Reader's Question: If a bladder is augmented, do the bladder muscles stop working completely? Or do they have limited function that won't allow the "new" bladder to empty completely, requiring periodic cathing?   This is an excellent question.  Several weeks ago, I wrote about options for improving bladder capacity and decreasing incontinence.  You raise an important question and one... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/27670/augmentation http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/26260/incontinence-tvt Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:50:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. TVT Operation - Reader's Question: What can I expect after a TVT operation, in terms of pain, suture removal, voiding and sexual activity?   Read the original post on TVT operation.   TVT is short for Transvaginal tape and is a brand name for a type of sling called a midurethral sling.  There are many products like this on the market and the type of sling you have performed is often at the discretion of your... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/26260/incontinence-tvt http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/25359/bladder Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:30:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. I am routinely asked about the possibility of transplanting a new bladder. It is an interesting thought isn't it. I mean, if you have a liver or kidneys that do not work right, then you are put on a list and hopefully will eventually receive one of these organs. Transplanting a bladder would be a wonderful option for those patients who bladders have failed them. Unfortunately, transplanting a bladder would be extremely risky and... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/25359/bladder http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/21859/symptom Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:02:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. I always find it interesting that while I am taking care of a patient for something, often another family member will say to me, "You know, I should come see you." Many times it is for incontinence, and it is something they have been dealing with for years.  Many people, women in particular, have ignored their symptoms of incontinence and overactive bladder because they felt it was all a part of aging. Many women will tell me... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/21859/symptom http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/20846/dating-urinary Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:10:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. Even though Valentine's Day has passed, I thought I would address an issue a very dear patient of mine recently raised; how do you date and meet someone new when you have incontinence?  She is recently single and ready to hit the dating scene after a bit of a hiatus. She has had problems with incontinence and has required several surgeries and medication but she reports she is 99% better than when I met her a year ago. She has... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/20846/dating-urinary http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/20587/treatment Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:49:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. I have discussed the different types of incontinence in many other SharePosts before, and I often talk about surgical options or medications. I have briefly mentioned other options, but now there is proof!!   A study was just released out of the University of Pittsburgh that shows that biofeedback is very helpful and works well in women over the age of 60, and in particular, those who are also being treated for depression.  In... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/20587/treatment http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/20184/stress-urge Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:41:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. There are multiple types of incontinence, and I have discussed them on my SharePost blog previously. What happens when you have been diagnosed with stress incontinence and have undergone surgery and you are still wet? Stress incontinence is traditionally the type of incontinence where one loses bladder control with a cough, sneeze, laugh, or activity.  For the most part, surgical correction is the best way to treat it. I am not going... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/20184/stress-urge http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/19010/section-avoid Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:02:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. Historically, a Caesarean Section or C-section for short had been performed in emergencies if a mother or baby had trouble during delivery. This procedure goes back to biblical times. In the last century, the incidence of the surgery increased profoundly. Now it accounts for at least one-third of births in this country. Some of them are performed for medical reasons including a breech delivery (which is also a relatively new trend in this... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/19010/section-avoid http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/18313/love Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:06:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. Up until now, when discussing the social aspects of incontinence, I have addressed how to talk about your incontinence with your family and friends. But what do you do when a loved one has incontinence?  I hate to be crass, but we all know people who smell like urine, and at one time or another, we have all thought, "Don't they know what they smell like?"  For the most part, people are over-sensitive about their... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/18313/love http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/17723/issue-care-drug Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:06:00 -0000 Jennifer Sobol, D.O. Wow, is 2007 almost gone? I always find this time of year an important time to reflect on the year that is winding down and look forward to the upcoming year. This next year is especially important as we head into an election year. I usually shy away from discussing politics but there are hot topics that affect me and my patients.   Probably the most important political issue for me is health care costs. One of the hardest things... http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/52/17723/issue-care-drug