Urinary Incontinence OAB News & Features

AHT is widely used, but data review shows little evidence it really works

But for women in study, these factors only helped with one type of incontinence

But both have side effects that may affect your choice, researchers say

New Fecal Incontinence Treatment Approved by FDA

Botox Eases Overactive Bladder, 2 Studies Find

But many people are too embarrassed to seek treatment, or don't know options exist

Pelvic muscle exercises, bladder training and weight loss can help, doctors say

OAB is not a disease but a treatable condition, with symptoms including frequent urination, sudden urges to empty the bladder, and, for some women, incontinence.

Physical activity linked to fewer symptoms of nocturia, study says

Adjust your diet, and your urinary incontinence may improve. Find out which foods and drinks to avoid.

Incontinence can unsettle your work day. Try these tips to get through long meetings and business lunches.

Workouts and romance may trigger accidental urinary incontinence, but stress incontinence treatments can bring relief.

Female incontinence is physical, but it can also have a psychological impact.

You don't have to just live with urinary incontinence; simple changes like these can help you take control.

Older men and women prone to urinary and bladder problems, report finds

Experts say there's still no clear-cut answer as to whether or not to have surgery

Vaginal mesh devices have been linked to pain, infection, other problems, agency says

Doctors can choose the one they're more familiar with, expert says

You may not be able to cure overactive bladder, but with the right tools and know-how, you can control it.

In 7-year study, failure rate for pelvic organ prolapse surgery gradually increased

According to the conventional wisdom, urinary incontinence is a problem of middle-aged and older women, especially those who’ve had a baby. But a study out today suggests even young women who’ve never been pregnant could suffer from the problem.

The FDA has approved a new drug called Myrbetriq to treat overactive bladder.

Drugs that treat incontinence caused by an overactive bladder offer modest benefits to some women, and they often come with significant side effects, a new research review shows.

Diaphragms have been linked to urinary tract infections – but it may not be for the reasons you think.

The FDA has approved the use of Botox to treat urinary incontinence due to nerve damage from conditions such as MS and spine injury.