This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

Urinary incontinence or bladder leakage occurs when urine (pee) comes out of your bladder when you do not want it to (involuntarily). It is more common in women for the following reasons: ...

Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing problem many people face. It involves loss of bladder control that can range from occasional leakages when force is applied, such as by coughing or sneezing ...

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 ...

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axena Health, Inc. (Axena Health), a medical device company focused on female pelvic health, is now offering the Leva ® Pelvic Health System through www.levarx.com. In ...

First-line treatment for stress incontinence may include lifestyle changes, behavioral therapy, or pelvic floor exercises. Severe cases may require special devices or surgery. Stress incontinence is a ...

Women with stress urinary incontinence were more satisfied with outcomes when treated with a tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure rather than bulking therapy with transurethral polyacrylamide ...

Women who experience urinary incontinence after giving birth may get just as much relief from telehealth as they do from physical therapy, a new study has found. Women who experience urinary ...

I don’t know about you, but my female friendship group is pretty open. It doesn’t matter how bad or embarrassing, we share everything with each other, from cringe-worthy drunk-dialled conversations ...

Passive incontinence – refers to the involuntary discharge of stool or gas without awareness; Urge incontinence – refers to the discharge of fecal matter in spite of active attempts to retain bowel ...