While you wait...
by Sarah Boyles
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About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 111 episodes
- Stronger Starts, Better Recoveries: How to Improve Your Surgical Outcomes · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 25No one ever wants surgery, but if you need it, you absolutely want the best possible outcome. In this episode of While You Wait… I share practical, science-backed steps you can…
- Exploring the Overlap: Urogynecology and Colorectal Health · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 24If you’ve ever wondered why hemorrhoids, constipation, or “smearing” show up with pelvic floor symptoms, or what actually happens in a colorectal exam, this episode makes it…
- First-Line Treatments for Overactive Bladder · 15 min · Season 3 Episode 23Overactive bladder (urgency urinary incontinence) can feel overwhelming, emotionally and physically. Many women silently cycle through denial, frustration, and finally…
- Overcoming Stress Urinary Incontinence: Practical Steps and Solutions · 17 minNot sure where to start with bladder leaks? In this episode, I break down the first steps for tackling stress urinary incontinence, which is leaks that occur with coughing…
- From Anxiety to Empowerment: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Therapy · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 21Pelvic floor physical therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you don’t know what to expect. In this episode, I sit down with MJ Strauhal, one of Portland’s most…
- Empowering Patients: Navigating Healthcare and Communication Strategies · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 20In this episode, we dive into the challenges and strategies of discussing intimate and potentially embarrassing health issues like bladder leaking with healthcare providers. I…
- Pessaries: A Modern Tool for Treating Prolapse and Incontinence · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 19Pessaries have come a long way from their ancient origins. Today, they're sleek, medical-grade silicone devices that can help with prolapse and stress incontinence, no surgery…
- Understanding Hormones and Bladder Health · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 18Hormones play a bigger role in bladder health than most women realize. In this week's episode of "while you wait…" podcast, I break down how estrogen shifts during perimenopause…
- Vacation-Ready: How to Manage Bladder Leaks While You Travel · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 17Planning a vacation but nervous about traveling with bladder issues? You're not alone, and you're not out of options. In this episode, I share practical, proactive strategies for…
- Set It and Forget It: How eCoin Is Revolutionizing OAB Treatment · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 16I sat down with Jim Surek, CEO of Valencia Technologies, to explore eCoin, an innovative tibial nerve stimulator designed to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with fewer visits…
- Exhausted, Foggy, and Ignored: The Hormone Conversation Every Woman Deserves with Dr. Lara Williams · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 15In this powerful episode, I interview Dr. Laua Williams, a practicing OB/GYN with extensive training in functional, restorative, and integrative medicine. We dive deep into how…
- From Pain to Peace: Callie Krajcir's Journey with Interstitial Cystitis · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 14What happens when your bladder pain starts in childhood, but doctors don't believe you until adulthood? In this episode, I talk with Callie Krajcir, IC dietitian, coach, and…
- Nocturia: Why You're Waking to Pee at Night (and What You Can Do About It) · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 13In this episode, I'll break down the real reasons behind getting up at night to pee, a condition called nocturia. From overactive bladder to fluid intake and systemic conditions…
- The Truth About Overactive Bladder Medications: Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 12If you've ever been prescribed medication for overactive bladder, you might wonder what it's actually doing and what the risks are. In this episode, I break down the two main…
- Understanding GSM: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 11In this episode, I'm talking about something I see all the time in my practice but that too many women still suffer through in silence: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)…
- Advances in Overactive Bladder Treatment with Dr. Suzette Sutherland · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 10In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Suzette Sutherland, a seasoned urologist who recently transitioned from the University of Washington to a large urology group in Arizona. Dr…
- Understanding Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Overactive Bladder · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 9If you've tried lifestyle changes and medications for overactive bladder, but you're still dealing with urgency, frequency, or leaks, you're not out of options. In this episode…
- Your Pelvic Health Questions: Answered · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this episode, I’m answering some of the most common (and commonly avoided) questions about women’s pelvic health, questions that too often go unasked but deeply affect the…
- Understanding Prolapse: Real Questions, Real Answers with Jeanice Mitchell · 16 min · Season 3 Episode 7This week's podcast is about prolapse—what it is, how it affects daily life, and what you can do about it. A few weeks ago, I joined Janice Mitchell from MyPFM and had the chance…
- When UTIs Keep Coming Back—What You Need to Know · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 6This episode was inspired by a recent coaching group I joined with Janice Mitchell, a pelvic floor physical therapist with incredible insight and compassion. The women in that…
