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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD

Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD

Dr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications.

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Urinary tract infection

A medical evaluation is recommended within 24 hours of experiencing symptoms of a urinary tract infection.

Bladder control problems

The most unfortunate aspect of bladder control problems is that too many women suffer in silence. Bladder control problems can be minimized, and often eliminated, with a variety of treatments. These include practicing Kegel exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor (these exercises are typically taught to women preparing for childbirth), giving up caffeinated beverages that irritate the bladder, and exploring a variety of surgeries. The important message for women struggling with bladder control problems is that seeking medical care as early as possible can not only provide answers, but also greatly improve quality of life.

Bladder prolapse

Women experiencing even minor symptoms of bladder prolapse should seek medical care as early as possible to help minimize the severity of prolapse. By practicing prevention techniques, for example, women can avoid or decrease the long-term problems of bladder prolapse.

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