The Penny Blog
Practical guides for pelvic health tracking — written by someone still in it.
Tracking Fundamentals
Learn what to track, how to track it, and why it matters.
How to Keep a Bladder Diary Your Doctor Will Use
Your doctor said “start tracking.” You said “on what?” Here’s the guide nobody gave you.
What to Track If You Have Interstitial Cystitis
The standard bladder diary covers the basics. But IC isn’t basic — and the data that helps goes way beyond bathroom trips.
Appointment Preparation
Make the most of the time you fought to get.
5 Things to Track Before Your Urogynecologist Appointment
You waited months for this appointment. Don’t walk in empty-handed. Here’s how to make those 15 minutes count.
How to Make the Most of a 15-Minute Specialist Appointment
You waited months to get here. Your provider has 15 minutes. Here’s how to make sure those minutes count.
Pelvic Floor PT: What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your doctor said “pelvic floor PT” and you nodded like you knew what that meant. Here’s what actually happens.
Understanding Conditions
When your test came back negative but the pain didn’t stop.
Bladder Pain but No UTI? Here’s What Might Be Going On
Your urine culture came back negative. Again. But the pain is real, and “it’s not an infection” isn’t an answer.
IC vs. Overactive Bladder: What’s the Difference?
They look alike on paper. They get confused constantly. And the distinction matters more than most people realize.
IC Trigger Foods: What the Lists Don’t Tell You
You’ve seen the elimination lists. You’ve mourned coffee. But the real story of food and IC is more personal than any list.
What If Your “Bladder Problem” Isn’t Just a Bladder Problem?
IC/BPS is rarely just one thing. New 2026 consensus research identifies 5 comorbid conditions — and why understanding your phenotype changes treatment.
Patient Experience
The parts of chronic illness nobody warns you about.
The Emotional Side of Chronic Bladder Conditions
The physical part is only half of it. The anxiety, isolation, and grief that come with chronic bladder conditions deserve their own conversation.
How Long Does It Take to Get Diagnosed with IC?
The honest answer is: too long. Here’s why the path to an interstitial cystitis diagnosis takes years, and what you can do to move it forward.
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