Caris Gibson was ultimately diagnosed with Fowler’s syndrome, a rare condition that affects the urethra ...

Woman, 21, faces losing her bladder after dismissing rare condition as UTI - Caris Gibson was diagnosed with the rare urinary retention condition, Fowler’s Syndrome, in 2025 ...

If you're among the millions of women suffering from interstitial cystitis, a bladder disorder characterized by intense discomfort, you may have struggled for years to find the right treatment. For ...

If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder ...

Caris Gibson has not been able to find relief ...

Each year, more than 400 million urinary tract infections occur in people around the globe. And researchers have long been puzzled by a medical mystery: Some women susceptible to recurrent UTIs ...

In a recent study published in Science Immunology, a group of researchers investigated how sensory nerve sprouting and mast cell activity, driven by nerve growth factor (NGF), contribute to persistent ...

Picture living with severe pelvic pain so intense that it interferes with your work, school, time with family, daily life — ...

Lydia Coxon is affiliated with the Pelvic Pain Support Network. This project has received funding from the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking under grant agreement No (777500). This ...

How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...