Ever leak a little when you laugh? Or maybe you find yourself constantly looking for the bathroom while out running errands. Bladder leaks are no fun, but they unfortunately become more common as we ...
A new comparative effectiveness report confirms that pelvic floor muscle training is effective for treating adult women with urinary incontinence without risk of side effects. A type of exercise ...
Urinary incontinence, or a loss of bladder control, affects up to one-third of women in the U.S. And women are twice as likely to experience urinary incontinence as men — partly because pregnancy, ...
As a kid, were you ever told to go to the toilet and wee 'just in case'? The 'in case' was to save needing to go while you were in the car, out shopping, at the movies or any other social function.
Urinary incontinence (UI), or the involuntary leakage of urine, is more common than one may think, especially among women.
Q. I have urinary incontinence and have heard bladder training might help. Could it stave off surgery? A. Bladder training can go a long way toward helping with urinary incontinence – an especially ...
PHILADELPHIA, September 16, 2014 -- Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, bladder training, and weight loss and exercise are effective nonsurgical treatment options for women with ...
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First-line treatment for stress incontinence may include lifestyle changes, behavioral therapy, or pelvic floor exercises. Severe cases may require special devices or surgery. Stress incontinence is a ...
A common myth about urinary incontinence (the loss of bladder control or urinary leakage) in women is that surgery is your only option. "Some patients desire surgery as the primary therapy because ...
For many people, the sudden urge to pee just as they arrive home is an uncomfortable experience. Known as latchkey incontinence, or 'key-in-the-door' syndrome, this condition may seem harmless at ...