Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (UI), or the unintentional loss of urine, is a problem for more than 13 million Americans—85 percent of them women. Although about half of the elderly have episodes of incontinence, bladder problems are not a natural consequence of aging, and they are not exclusively a problem of the elderly.

Incontinence has several causes. Women are most likely to develop incontinence either during pregnancy and childbirth, or after the hormonal changes of menopause, because of weakened pelvic muscles. Older men can become incontinent as the result of prostate surgery. Pelvic trauma, spinal cord damage, caffeine, or medications including cold or over-the-counter diet tablets also can cause episodes of incontinence.

But even though urinary incontinence can be improved in 8 out of 10 cases, fewer than half of those with bladder problems ever discuss the condition with their health care professional. The condition often goes untreated.

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New guidelines recommend 2 hours of weekly exercise for postpartum women

New guidelines recommend 2 hours of weekly exercise for postpartum women

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New technique doubles erectile function preservation in prostate surgery

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Women with urinary incontinence can avoid invasive bladder pressure tests

Aquablation shows promise for treating enlarged prostate with fewer side effects

Aquablation shows promise for treating enlarged prostate with fewer side effects

Partial gland cryoablation offers long-term success for prostate cancer patients

Partial gland cryoablation offers long-term success for prostate cancer patients

Study finds variations in prostate cancer detection across GP practices

Study finds variations in prostate cancer detection across GP practices

Eating behavior associated with pelvic floor disorder symptoms in middle-aged women

Eating behavior associated with pelvic floor disorder symptoms in middle-aged women

Poor positioning of menstrual cup linked to kidney complications

Poor positioning of menstrual cup linked to kidney complications

MRI-guided SBRT reduces side effects in prostate cancer treatment

MRI-guided SBRT reduces side effects in prostate cancer treatment

Overtreatment of older men with prostate cancer raises concerns

Overtreatment of older men with prostate cancer raises concerns

Study highlights long-term risks of prostate cancer treatment

Study highlights long-term risks of prostate cancer treatment

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UCLA Health researchers showcase advances in radiation oncology at ASTRO

Yoga and stretching offer relief for urinary incontinence in older women

Yoga and stretching offer relief for urinary incontinence in older women

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Multimodal approaches enhance detection of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

PCORI announces $165 million in new funding for comparative clinical effectiveness research

PCORI announces $165 million in new funding for comparative clinical effectiveness research

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Menopause myths: Separating fact from fiction

Overactive bladder prevalence in US men spikes by 28% over 15 years, study reveals

Overactive bladder prevalence in US men spikes by 28% over 15 years, study reveals

New option emerges for managing stress urinary incontinence

New option emerges for managing stress urinary incontinence

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Fentanyl inhalation linked to irreversible brain damage

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Research identifies digital resources for reducing medication costs

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