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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 7 MIN

Is it time to let go of "holding it"?

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Did you know that fighting the urge to pee could rewire your brain, and not in a good way? A neuro-urologist and pelvic reconstruction specialist explains. Read the full story on Health Lab.Episode TranscriptLinks for resources mentioned in the episode:Society of Urodynamics Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction patient resourcesAmerican Urological Association Urology Care FoundationBladder Training Modules for Urinary Incontinence, created and validated by Janis Miller, Ph.D., from University of MichiganFor more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts.All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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