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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

For years, Susan Johnstone, 53, lived with an embarrassing problem that threatened to take away the activity she loved most: ...

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.

Which bladder control underwear are best? There are many problems that people suffer from that cause more than physical harm. According to the Urology Care Foundation, approximately 33 million ...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) or its treatments may lead to urinary symptoms. Studies suggest a link between overactive bladder symptoms and a common MG medication called pyridostigmine. Urinary symptoms in ...

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 ...