Features Related to Incontinence & Overactive Bladder

1. Incontinence: A Woman's Little Secret
   

   Often, it starts after the baby's born: You head to aerobics class, ready to shed those extra pounds, and in the middle of the workout...an accident. This embarrassing little problem is urinary incontinence, and lots of women -- regardless of age -- are secretly dealing with it. More than 13 million

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2. Eek! A Leak!
   

   By Sarah Bowen Shea Giving birth to my older daughter, now 6, required six hours of pushing. During my postpartum checkup, my doctor told me that my pelvic-floor muscles seemed lax and I might want to see a physical therapist about strengthening them. At first, I scoffed at the idea—who had time for

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3. Hope for Overactive Bladder Problems
   

   Lou Dunn is one of those women who's always on the go. The Pittsburgh mother and wife runs her own calligraphy business and usually has energy to burn. But for years, her active schedule was hampered by a serious downside. Nature called way too often. Like millions of others, Dunn suffers from overa

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4. At Work With Incontinence
   

   Staff meetings, client lunches, customer calls. In your workday, incontinence can be unsettling. You're taking lots of breaks -- even during big client meetings. You're away from your desk every time your boss comes by. You reach the office flustered one morning -- the dark stain on your clothes all

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5. On Vacation With Incontinence
   

   A shopping spree in Milan, a hike in Ecuador, an island-hopping cruise. On vacation, you can escape most everyday hassles -- except incontinence. At every turn, it's unfamiliar territory. If you have an accident, what can you do? "Everyone who has incontinence has developed some coping strategies,"

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6. When You’re a Guest With Incontinence
   

   They may be family -- but having an incontinence accident while staying in another person's home can be awkward and embarrassing. How do you explain the wet sheets? How can you dispose of used incontinence pads? Is incontinence keeping you from visiting friends and family? "One of my patients was af

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7. At the Gym With Incontinence
   

   You're toiling on the treadmill, Stairmaster, or recumbent bicycle -- and the accident happens: a little urinary incontinence. Small leaks can occur whether you're a teen or a woman in her 20s and upward. Often incontinence starts after childbirth or as the result of athletic injuries. Some men have

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8. Bladder 101
   

   By Kathryn Matthews If it feels as if you plan your life around the proximity of the nearest bathroom, you're not alone. An estimated one in six adults has overactive bladder (OAB). Common symptoms include a sudden, uncontrollable urge to go; needing to go more than eight times a day; waking up twic

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9. Managing Overactive Bladder (OAB): the #1 Prescribed Treatment (Sponsored)
   
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