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Tasha Mulligan MPT

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I am a Women's Health Physical Therapist

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posted 11/16/2009, comments (0)

Why do the numbers of women with incontinence increase with age?

Many women begin to experience mild symptoms of incontinence or occasional urine leakage as they age. Why does the incidence increase with age? The answer may be different for every woman, but there are several factors that I want to talk about in this piece. The first factor may be hormones. As we age we see a gradual decline in our estrogen... Read more Chevron

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anita

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posted 01/25/2009, comments (3)

groin pain post tvt

had very successful tvt op in august 2007 (17 months ago) now have ache in my right groin. unsure if its a sports injury ( i lift weights and do competative running) or something to do with the tvt op. any ideas? anita

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posted 01/12/2009, comment (1)

EROSION of TVT AGAIN!!! HELP!

In July, 2008 I had a surgery of TVT, tubal and ablasion. October my husband felt something sharp during intercourse and so I went into the doctor and he told me I fell into that 1% of women that have erosion. He performed an in office operation to cut around, resecure, and re-stitch and said he fixed it and it shouldn't happen again... Read more Chevron

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LADYAS

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posted 01/05/2009, comments (2)

TRANSVAGINAL MESH NEARLY KILLED ME!!

I HAD BLADDER SURGERY IN 2001. IT WAS TO BE ROUTINE BUT I ENDED UP WITH A SEVERE INFECTION,WENT INTO RESPIRATORY DISTRESS,WAS SEPTIC AND WAS ON LIFE SUPPORT FOR 12 DAYS. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE POCKETS OF ABSCESS ALL AROUND THE OPERATIVE SITES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I AM "FILLED WITH SCAR TISSUE" I JUST RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT THE "SCAR... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/05/2008, comment (1)

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I have been on Detrol La (4 mg) for almost one year due to OAB. This medication has given me much relief with only a side effect of a dry mouth. Recently I went to my dentist on a routine visit and his diagnose indicated that I had 5 cavities. This was unusual since I had not had any cavities for at least the last... Read more Chevron

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