Dear Dr. Motola,
I have had an overactive bladder for several years but for the most part it's been manageable. I am 42. Normally, I feel the urge to void about every 90 minutes. But it has started to interfere with important activities, like taking an intense admissions test for graduate school, when I need one or two extra restroom breaks. The other time I feel the urge to go more often is after ejaculating. Then, I feel the urge to go about every 30 minutes for the remainder of the day. I...
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