Accidentally Weeing While Working Out


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Exercise and Incontinence

After pregnancy and giving birth, I now understand what all the fuss is about kegel exercises. I thought strengthening my pelvic floor muscles was about improving my sex life (which isn't top on your to-do list when your belly is expanding), but when I laughed and more came out of me than roaring giggles, I started doing kegels right then and there. Moms and mothers-to-be aren't the only ones Read more

DrSugar Answers: Running and Uterine Prolapse?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 1 comment

DrSugar Answers: Running and Uterine Prolapse?

DrSugar is in the house, and she's answering your health-related questions. Hi DrSugar, I have a fitness-meets-medical question. Does running cause uterine prolapse? Generally, it occurs after child birth, however, I recently heard that skipping or running (or any such activity) while menstruating may lead to uterine prolapse and I've been worried ever since! Can you please clarify this issue for Read more