Ever leak a little when you laugh? Or maybe you find yourself constantly looking for the bathroom while out running errands. Bladder leaks are no fun, but they unfortunately become more common as we ...

Urinary incontinence affects millions globally. It is an uncontrolled release of urine. Causes include aging, obesity, and ...

Urinary incontinence, or a loss of bladder control, affects up to one-third of women in the U.S. And women are twice as likely to experience urinary incontinence as men — partly because pregnancy, ...

A new comparative effectiveness report confirms that pelvic floor muscle training is effective for treating adult women with urinary incontinence without risk of side effects. A type of exercise ...

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A new retrospective study published in the International Urogynecology Journal (DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06209-8) by researchers at Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Women's Institute found that ...

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 ...

As a kid, were you ever told to go to the toilet and wee 'just in case'? The 'in case' was to save needing to go while you were in the car, out shopping, at the movies or any other social function.

For many people, the sudden urge to pee just as they arrive home is an uncomfortable experience. Known as latchkey incontinence, or 'key-in-the-door' syndrome, this condition may seem harmless at ...

One of the less celebrated skills many of us hone throughout early adulthood is training our bladders around our lifestyle. Notable achievements include feats like not having to conspicuously get up ...