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Are Incontinence and Pelvic Pain After Childbirth Normal?

A new survey finds 71% of Americans think urine leaks after childbirth are normal, but experts say there are proven therapies to stop the pain and discomfort.

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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 show.

Further, about 65% of patients taking TAS-303 had their stress incontinence episodes drop by at least half,...

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 into the vaginal wall -- she anticipated surgery and a long, difficult recovery with a newborn and 4-year-old at home.

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.

These bladder leaks are significantly associated with anxiety and depression in new mothers, researchers discovered....

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 are solutions, however, some of them surgical. Here, experts at the Mayo Clinic and NYU Langone Health describe the vari...

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 College of Medicine in Houston explains how this works.

"Like physical therapy is helpful for a knee or shoulder injury...

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.

Some first-line options are changing behaviors and doing pelvic floor exercises.

Pelvic floor exercises strengthen ...

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 behavioral modifications, such as total volume intake, rather than on the type of beverage consumed," said

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  • 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 the bladder and the muscles supporting it, which can cause urine to leak.

    Because of that, weight loss is often en...

    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 study suggests that a topical treatment called prasterone, applied via a vaginal suppository, can ease those symptoms.

    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.

    "This indicates the importance of assessing the general health, risk factors and major

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  • 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 on Monday.

    However, that is $42 million less than the $344 million originally assessed in 2020.

    Superior Co...

    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 women with stress urinary incontinence, w...

    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.

    "Incontinence has been shown in multiple validated studies to severely affect someone's quality of life," said Dr. Konstantin Wal...

    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 overactive bladder syndrome, and that obesity and multiple ...

    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.

    "Falls are the leading caus...

    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 official foundation of the American Urological Association.

    It might help to lose weight or to stop smoking, which will ...

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