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Jennifer Sobol, D.O.

Jennifer Sobol, D.O., Health Pro

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Urologic Surgeon

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Every month, Dr. Sobol answers your questions about incontinence. Email Dr. Sobol at feedback@incontinencenetwork.com with your question.Question: When being released from the hospital, after my hysterectomy, the nurse pulled out the catheter, and the pain was great enough for me to scream. I believe she forgot to release water from the bulb,... Read moreChevron
posted 07/14/2006, comments (0)|
Jasmine Schmidt

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Incontinence Educator

Urinary Tract Infections

I once knew a woman in her late forties or early fifties who complained of experiencing mild incontinence. At first she always made the very common comment; “I’ve had a couple of kids, what do you expect?” I was comfortable enough with this friend to explain to her a bit about incontinence and urge her to see a doctor. After a couple... Read moreChevron
Jennifer Sobol, D.O.

Jennifer Sobol, D.O., Health Pro

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Urologic Surgeon

Incontinence 101

Historically, women have always thought of incontinence as something that occurs with age. Until about 20 years ago, we didn’t have any good way to treat incontinence, and women learned to deal with it. It is a source of embarrassment for many people. Believe it or not, it is extremely common. Approximately 15-30% of people over the age of... Read moreChevron
posted 06/23/2006, comments (0)|
Jasmine Schmidt

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Traveling With Incontinence

I realize that the first “official” day of summer is June 21st, but I’ve always considered Memorial Day Weekend the true start. After all, many students are getting out of school, it’s socially acceptable to again wear white shoes and summer travels commence. However, for a person with incontinence, traveling via plane,... Read moreChevron
posted 05/24/2006, comments (0)|
Jasmine Schmidt

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Incontinence Educator

Stigma and Incontinence

Did you ever fall flat on your face in front of your first crush in junior high? Or how about more recently… have you ever gone to the bathroom during a business lunch only to find spinach in your teeth? Life is full of embarrassing moments just like these, where our face may redden temporarily, but life goes on and eventually we can... Read moreChevron

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