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20 Sep
Yoga, Other Exercise Can Curb Urinary Incontinence in Women

Yoga, Other Exercise Can Curb Urinary Incontinence in Women

Millions of women struggle with the discomfort and stress of urinary incontinence, and many turn to medications for help.

Now, new research suggests that yoga and other exercise regimens might wor...

15 Jul
New Drug Tames Stress Incontinence in Clinical Trial

New Drug Tames Stress Incontinence in Clinical Trial

An experimental drug appears to help women deal with stress incontinence, clinical trial data show.

The drug, for now dubbed TAS-303, reduced the frequency of leaks related to stress incontinence by about 58%, compared with 47% reduction in a placebo group, trial results...

15 Jul
Most Americans Think Incontinence, Pelvic Pain after Childbirth is Normal -- It's Not

Most Americans Think Incontinence, Pelvic Pain after Childbirth is Normal -- It's Not

Roughly a month after having her second child, Nicole Gerardi-Lukens suddenly felt pressure in her pelvis that was so intense it sent her to the hospital.

When doctors told her bladder had prolapsed -- meaning that it had slipped from its normal position and was bulging ...

08 Jul
Postpartum Urinary Incontinence Takes Physical, Mental Toll

Postpartum Urinary Incontinence Takes Physical, Mental Toll

Urinary incontinence is a common aftereffect of delivering a baby, but it can have a devastating effect on new moms, a new study warns.

21 Feb
Which Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Is Best for You?

Which Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Is Best for You?

If you're female and you lose bladder control upon exertion -- sneezing, coughing, laughing, lifting something heavy -- you may have stress urinary incontinence.

As many women know, the condition is no joke and it may keep you from doing the things you love.

There ...

21 May
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Men and women can experience a variety of issues related to problems in what's called the pelvic floor, the network of muscles and ligaments around the pelvis.

Fortunately, strengthening therapy can get these problems under control.

A urologist from Baylor Colleg...

21 Mar
Stress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options

Stress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options

A lot of women experience stress urinary incontinence, those bladder leaks that can happen when a woman is coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising.

It's the most common type of urinary incontinence in women, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

S...

28 Dec
Diet Drinks May Not Affect Urinary Function in Women

Diet Drinks May Not Affect Urinary Function in Women

If you struggle with urinary incontinence and worry that diet drinks may make matters worse, new research suggests they may not have a significant effect.

"This study is important in that it may guide clinicians counseling women with urinary incontinence to focus more on...

13 Dec
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Ease Urinary Incontinence

Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Ease Urinary Incontinence

Weight-loss surgery can have many health benefits, and now a new study suggests that long-term relief from urinary incontinence is one of them.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem, and obesity is among the risk factors for it: Extra pounds put more pressure on ...

01 Aug
Hormonal Drug May Help Women Ease Urinary Incontinence

Hormonal Drug May Help Women Ease Urinary Incontinence

Menopause is famous for triggering hot flashes and mood swings, but one embarrassing side effect of a woman's drop in estrogen levels is lesser known -- urinary urge incontinence.

Now, a new st...

03 May
More Than Annoying: Men's Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives

More Than Annoying: Men's Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives

Urinary incontinence can plague men as they age, but a new study suggests it may be more than just a bothersome condition and might actually be a harbinger of early death.

"Thi...

13 Apr
J&J to Pay Over $300 Million in Pelvic Mesh Case

J&J to Pay Over $300 Million in Pelvic Mesh Case

Johnson & Johnson must pay $302 million to the state of California for deceptive marketing of pelvic mesh implants for women, an appeals court ruled...

31 Mar
Newer Mesh Slings for Stress Incontinence a Safe, Effective Option for Women: Study

Newer Mesh Slings for Stress Incontinence a Safe, Effective Option for Women: Study

For women with frequent urine leakage, a newer and simpler "sling" surgery works as well as the standard version, according to a new clinical trial.

The study involved...

11 Feb
What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

Everyone has had a case of the squirms at some point in their life, fighting the need to urinate as a full bladder presses them to let it all go.

But for some, that need occurs far too often. Or, even worse, they go accidentally when they sneeze or laugh.

"Incontin...

17 Dec
Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms

Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms

A new study confirms what many older women already know: Bladder problems in women worsen with age.

The researchers found that postmenopausal women between 45 and 54 years of age are more likely to have

10 Dec
Overactive Bladder, Dangerous Falls Often Go Together for Seniors

Overactive Bladder, Dangerous Falls Often Go Together for Seniors

An overactive bladder isn't just a nuisance and a source of embarrassment. For the elderly, it can also trigger a potentially fatal fall, a Canadian study says.

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20 Nov
Are You at Risk for Stress Urinary Incontinence?

Are You at Risk for Stress Urinary Incontinence?

If you pee a little when you laugh, dance, exercise or sneeze, you may have stress urinary incontinence.

While this can be annoying, it can be treated -- and even some small lifestyle changes can make a big difference, according to the Urology Care Foundation, the offici...