If you're among the millions of women suffering from interstitial cystitis, a bladder disorder characterized by intense discomfort, you may have struggled for years to find the right treatment. For ...

Recognizing common bladder cancer symptoms, such as blood in urine, can help you identify this disease in its early stages, when it may be more treatable.

If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder ...

Elise Kozal spent the better part of her college years with a burning bladder and urethra—a sensation that would send her to the bathroom constantly only to feel, frustratingly, as if she could never ...

A diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the bladder requires careful and specialized care. Because it is rare, it is essential to be treated by a multidisciplinary team, including a urologic oncologist, ...

Bladder infections are also known as lower urinary tract infection or UTIs. Most people will get one at least once. Women are ...

If you find yourself needing to pee more often than usual or are experiencing occasional bladder leaks, they could be signs of a weak pelvic floor. But here’s the catch—they can also be symptoms of a ...

Pelvic pain is a common issue among women. You may suddenly feel pain in the pelvic area, which may or may not go away.

Lydia Coxon is affiliated with the Pelvic Pain Support Network. This project has received funding from the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking under grant agreement No (777500). This ...

New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections ...

A bladder prolapse (cystocele) is a common condition in which your bladder pushes into your vagina due to weakened pelvic muscles. It’s highly treatable with exercise or surgery. Bladder prolapse ...

In a recent study published in Science Immunology, a group of researchers investigated how sensory nerve sprouting and mast cell activity, driven by nerve growth factor (NGF), contribute to persistent ...