Question 1

where is bladder located in a female?

Accepted Answer

Lower abdomen: It is located in the middle lower abdomen right above the pubic area.  You can google images for the female bladder to see a diagram/cartoon of the organ.

Question 2

why might a woman's bladder not be fully under her control?

Accepted Answer

The muscle that: holds urine inside the body becomes weaker.this is a common problem.There can be several causes. See a Urologist if it is impacting your lifestyle.

Question 3

i cannot emptymy bladder fully and need to stand up to finish.  this is difficult when you are a female?

Accepted Answer

Retention: You are describing urinary retention that is frequently associated with pelvic relaxation (prolapse).  See your gynecologist.

Question 4

is there a difference in bladder size/volume between males and females? if so, could you please give approximate difference?

Accepted Answer

No difference: No real difference in bladder size of men and women. Location and shape different in woman residing with uterus located posteriorly. With child birth, straining , and menstruation women's bladder appears thinner.  The pelvic floor gets stretched out, you can get  weakened pelvic muscles.

Question 5

what causes bladder infections in a woman?

Accepted Answer

Bladder infections ?: Sexually active women are vulnerable to bladder infections b/c of the proximetry of the urethra to the vagina, which harbors bacteria which can invade the urethra and bladder.  It may help avoid a bladder infection if one empties the bladder with some force just after sexual intercourse, and hydration with water will help to reduce the incidence.

Question 6

how is a 'dropped bladder' diagnosed by a woman?

Accepted Answer

Look: Very often, you can see the bladder protruding between the labia while on the toilet. It takes physical exam to determine if this is the bladder, cervix, vaginal cuff (after hysterectomy) or the rectum that is "falling out". Surgical repair can be curative if symptoms are annoying.

Question 7

why do women get overactive bladder more than men?

Accepted Answer

Weak sphincter: Sometimes the overactive bladder is caused when a drop of urine gets in the urethra and triggers a contraction.  Since women are more likely to have stress incontinence they are more likely to have that drop of urine get in their urethra and trigger oab symptoms.  For more see http://peedoc.Com/female-urology or on twitter @thepeedoc.

Question 8

what do you do for bladder spasms at age 50 (female)?

Accepted Answer

CMD: You may have a bladder infection. You should have your urine analyzed by your doctor.

Question 9

is it common for a woman of 56 to have difficulty holding her bladder?

Accepted Answer

You need a complete: Although many women have difficluty with baldder control the reasons are many.
You need to see a urologist for a complete evaluation.

Question 10

how can women in wheelchair manage their bladder while traveling or working all day in public?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: If the bladder is neurogenic you will need to with self cath or use a Foley catheter, or,super pubic tube. If your w/c use is for leg weakness consider limiting fluid intake during the day, using bladder relaxants, or scheduled voiding times to avoid that urgent sensation.

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