NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who take estrogen for years are more likely to experience incontinence than those on the hormone for a shorter time or not at all, a new study finds.

Losing bladder control can be an unsettling experience that affects daily life and confidence. While common, understanding the causes and implications helps in managing symptoms and seeking ...

Government health officials say as many as 8-million Americans who suffer bladder control problems could be cured, or have their condition significantly improved, if they weren't embarrassed to tell ...

Bladder control problems affect an estimated 43 million – or one in six – U.S. adults. Of those, nearly 16 million people have urge urinary incontinence, a common symptom of overactive bladder (OAB) ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Implantable stimulators that provide continuous electrical stimulation to the nerves in and around the bladder can benefit carefully selected patients with ...

While it’s not the most comfortable topic to discuss, bladder issues are a common health concern, particularly among women. Bladder control problems can be the result of a weak pelvic floor, which can ...

One in six adults have bladder control problems. It can disrupt sleep or cause accidents, lead to social isolation and depression and affects women more than men. Overactive bladder syndrome affects ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In women, it can present at any age, but it’s most common after pregnancy, ...

Urologists also treat conditions that affect male reproductive organs. The reproductive and urinary systems work closely together in men. Urologists often treat conditions that affect both systems.

Overactive bladder is a long-term condition that won’t go away on its own and may worsen if a person does not get treatment. The condition can be caused by issues in how the brain and bladder ...

Neurogenic bladder is when you have urinary problems related to issues with your brain, spinal cord, or other nerves. It’s a common problem among people with cerebral palsy. Share on Pinterest FG ...