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Podcasts

Episode 184: Finding Relief: Bladder Issues in Parkinson’s

Many people with Parkinson’s disease experience urinary or bladder issues at some point in their journey. These symptoms can take different forms and may affect people differently based on gender. Recognizing the signs is the first step toward understanding how to manage them and when to seek care.

In this episode, Dr. Ankita Gupta, MD, MPH, FACOG, a urogynecologist at University of Louisville Hospital, talks about common bladder issues in Parkinson’s, such as urinary frequency, urgency, and nocturia. She explains how these symptoms can affect quality of life and even contribute to social isolation, and she highlights treatment options that can help manage them.

Released: October 14, 2025

Ankita Gupta, MD, MPH, FACOG is a Urogynecologist and the associate fellowship director for the Urogynecology & Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Gupta has served on the editorial board of AUGS e-learning, was a member of the social media and DEI committees and was a part of the pelvic floor consortium working group on urinary incontinence. She was also a member of the Fellows, Trainees and Early Career Professionals Committee as well as the IUGA Education Committee. She currently chairs the Systematic Review Group arm of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, which aims to evaluate existing data and propose new guidelines to improve evidence-based patient care.

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