Urinary incontinence is a major symptom of overactive bladder (OAB), a clinical syndrome characterized by urinary urgency (and sometimes frequent urination and nocturia.) According to the American Urological Association, up to 5% of men and 30% of women experience urinary incontinence in the U.S.
All month long we’ve been talking about ways to treat Overactive Bladder – that urgent need to go to the bathroom many times per day
At NAFC, we are advocates for rallying behind men and encouraging greater awareness of bladder, bowel, and prostate issues men often face. Men have the
Developed in partnership with Medtronic. Overactive bladder can be at once embarrassing as well as frustrating. The constant need to find a bathroom, (usually in
There are numerous ways to get treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence within the walls of your doctor’s office and your own home. Biofeedback is
Have you just been diagnosed with a fistula? You’re in the right spot! Fistulas sound scary at first, and can be very unpleasant to live
The pelvic floor is made up of a series of muscles that act as a “sling” and support different organs in the body. Keeping those
Undergoing a prostatectomy (removal of the prostate due to cancer) can be difficult. And for many men, finding that they are incontinent post-surgery may come
This blog post is also a podcast! Click below to listen. We all know it’s important to get enough nutrients in our diet. Many of
QUESTION: I’VE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PEYRONIE’S DISEASE. WHAT ARE MY BEST OPTIONS FOR TREATMENT? Answer: Peyronie’s disease is a condition that happens when fibrous
Mary R. battled urge incontinence for years, frustrated with medication side effects. This post explores her journey advocating for herself and discovering a life-changing treatment option – sacral neuromodulation.
I’m 69 years old. My story starts 8 years ago when I first began seeing signs of bladder leakage. Like many women my age, I was not all that surprised.
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