While you wait...
Lots of women have bladder leaking and no one wants to talk about it. And then when you bring it up to your doctor, you're stuck waiting months to see a specialist. I'm Sarah Boyles, an experienced board-certified Urogynecologist and each week I'll combine medicine, science and my expertise to help you understand your bladder and your body and what you can do to get started!
Episodes
80 episodes
Innovating Women's Health: The Story Behind Yoni Fit
In this episode, Allison Watkins joins the podcast to discuss Yoni Fit, an innovative incontinence pessary she developed. Watkins shares her personal experiences with stress urinary incontinence following childbirth, leading her to create Yoni ...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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20:05
Exploring Overactive Bladder: Mental Health and Cardiovascular Connections
This episode discusses the often-overlooked overactive bladder (OAB) condition and its associations with other health conditions. The discussion is centered around two key studies based on survey data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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9:50
Understanding Vaginal Estrogen: Types, Uses, and Costs
In this episode, I dive into the benefits, forms, and costs associated with vaginal estrogen for women at different stages of life. I discuss how vaginal estrogen can help during menopause, perimenopause, postpartum, and while using hormonal co...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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15:20
Innovations in Overactive Bladder Solutions with Isaac Oppenheim
In this episode, I welcome Isaac Oppenheim, CEO of Zida, to discuss revolutionary solutions for overactive bladder (OAB). Isaac shares his personal motivation behind developing the Zida control sock, a device utilizing percutaneous tibial nerve...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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29:36
Innovating Pelvic Health: Personalized Pessaries and AI Solutions with Dr. Goli Ameri
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Goli Ameri from COSM, a leading Toronto-based medical device company dedicated to revolutionizing pelvic health. Dr. Goli, Head of Research at COSM, holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering specializing in image-gui...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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26:05
Empowering Women: Holly Mozak's Journey to Leak-Proof Activewear
In this episode, Holly Mozak shares her lifelong struggle with bladder leaks and how it spurred her to create a line of leak-proof activewear. Holly discovered her passion for CrossFit at 39, which led to an empowering fitness journey but highl...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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27:50
Overcoming Prolapse: A Physical Therapist's Journey and Support for Others
In this episode, we meet Dr. Margo Kwiatkowski, a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic and pelvic floor therapy, who shares her personal prolapse story after giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Margo discusses the challenges of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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Exploring the Revi Device for Overactive Bladder with Dr. Rebecca McCrery
In this episode, I join expert urogynecologist Dr. Rebecca McCrery from Omaha, Nebraska, to discuss the innovative Revi device from Blue Wind. Dr. McCrery discloses her involvement in the clinical trials that led to FDA approval and shares her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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18:33
The Femme Flexor: Revolutionizing Pelvic Floor Health with Wanda Cotie
In this episode, I welcome Wanda Cotie, developer of the Femme Flexor, to discuss her journey in creating a product aimed at helping women strengthen their pelvic floor. She shares her background in commercial real estate, her experiences...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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30:08
Innovative Solutions: Cindy Santa Cruz and the Lady Patch Journey
In this episode, I spoke with Cindy Santa Cruz, the CEO of Lady Patch, about the innovative product designed to help women with bladder leaks. Cindy shares the inspiring story of her mother's discovery that led to the creation of Lady Patch. We...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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23:44
Vivally - Innovative Solution for Overactive Bladder with Jill Schiaparelli
In this episode, I sit down with Jill Schiaparelli, CEO of Avation Medical, to discuss their groundbreaking device, Vivally. Vivally is designed to alleviate overactive bladder symptoms through noninvasive tibial nerve stimulation. Jill explain...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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25:00
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Revolutionizing Postpartum Care: Interview with HEM Support Wear Founder Lauren Fleming
In this episode, I interviewed Lauren Fleming, the founder of HEM Support Wear, a company pioneering the market of external support garments for women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. Lauren shares her personal journey of discovering prolaps...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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19:48
Understanding and Utilizing Voiding Diaries for Better Bladder Health
In this episode, we explore the concept of voiding diaries—a vital tool for tracking bladder symptoms and understanding urinary habits. I explain how to document liquid intake and output, identification of bladder irritants, and methods for mon...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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19:18
Addressing Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
This informative episode dives into recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). I highlight the importance of accurate diagnosis and discuss common misconceptions. Many women experience symptoms that resemble UTIs but are actually du...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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13:54
Mastering Urge Suppression and Bladder Training
In this empowering episode, I dive deep into the world of bladder training and urge suppression techniques, specifically designed to support women struggling with Overactive Bladder (OAB) and urgency urinary incontinence. These practical, non-i...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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11:22
Mastering the KNACK: A Technique for Minimizing Stress Urinary Incontinence
In this episode, I'll discuss the KNACK technique, a pelvic floor contraction method designed to help minimize stress urinary incontinence. I explain how this technique, also known as 'squeeze before you sneeze,' can reduce leakage by up to 80%...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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11:11
Holistic Weight Loss with Dr. Leslie Sanchez-Goettler
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Leslie Sanchez-Goettler, the medical director of Radiance MD and an obesity medicine specialist, about her comprehensive approach to weight loss. Dr. Sanchez-Goettler emphasizes a holistic methodology, integrating...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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24:00
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Healing and Empowerment: Revolutionizing Postpartum Care with Peyton Schmidt
Today, I'm speaking with Peyton Schmidt, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan, focused on the innovative 'Healthy Healing after Delivery' program. As the first of its kind in the U.S., this initiative offers specialized ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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25:25
Empowering Women Through Pelvic Floor Strength with Dr. Kari Bo
In this episode, I have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Kari Bo, a respected physical therapist and exercise scientist from Norway, known for her extensive research and education on the pelvic floor. Dr. Bo discusses the...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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29:16
Empowering Post-Surgery Recovery with Rebeca Segraves
In this engaging episode, we sit down with Rebeca Segraves, a leading physical therapist specializing in women's health, to explore the complexities of post-surgery rehabilitation. From her residency at Duke, where she honed her exp...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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33:53
Addressing Common Urinary Health Questions
In this podcast, I answer frequently asked questions about urinary health, touching on the efficacy of D mannose for preventing urinary tract infections, the impact of vitamin D deficiency and supplementation on bladder health, the role of vagi...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:21
Understanding and Treating Bladder Leaking: A Comprehensive Guide
In this informative episode, I explore the profound impact of this condition on women's lives, emphasizing its prevalence and significance. Join me as we explore the four types of bladder leaking and underscore the importance of accurate diagno...
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Unlocking Surgical Success: Expert Tips for a Smoother Recovery
In this episode of "while you wait...", I share invaluable insights on optimizing surgical outcomes. Diagnosed with breast cancer and facing a temporary departure from my clinical practice, I highlight the importance of utilizing this time to p...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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Making Progress While You Wait
In this episode of "while you wait," I address the importance of taking proactive steps toward managing pelvic floor issues, even while facing delays in office visits. I discuss the challenges of increased wait times and my temporary absence du...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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13:09
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Jane's Decision - The Urethral Bulking Procedure
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jane as she shares her personal journey with stress incontinence, a condition affecting many women of all ages. From childhood to adulthood, Jane struggled with symptoms that impacted her daily life. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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24:32
