With the recent approval of tolterodine and oxybutynin XL, we believe that the list of agents previously considered first- and second-line medications for the overactive bladder needs to be revised.

Desmopressin is used in children with nocturnal enuresis, and it has recently shown some promise in the treatment of OAB in adults. Desmopressin is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin and thus ...

To this end, OAB requires more than just medications; it requires an adjustment of lifestyle and better coping skills to manage this common but often distressing urological condition. One of the ...

The exact causes of overactive bladder (OAB) are unclear. However, risk factors for OAB include having an enlarged prostate, obesity, older age, smoking, and more. The bladder is an organ that ...

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. It can be caused by increased bladder pressure, nerve damage, muscular dysfunction or medication.

—Data from a recent study suggest that overactive bladder (OAB) is positively associated with metabolic syndrome. Clinicians should consider a multimodal approach to treatment in patients with OAB.

U of U Health is the Mountain West’s foremost academic medical center. When you come to us for incontinence treatment, you can expect: Effective incontinence treatment starts with pinpointing the ...

If you pee a lot or can’t control when you pee, you may have urinary incontinence. And if you’re like most women, you may assume that urinary problems are a normal part of life—especially as you get ...

The study’s researchers note that this can be done by just about anyone, making treatment for urinary incontinence more accessible. But why might yoga help with urinary incontinence, and should ...

We understand that incontinence can be a sensitive topic, but it’s important to find the right products to manage it. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best incontinence pads on the ...

A 2021 review reported an association between obesity and urinary incontinence in women. It noted that those with obesity also had a less favorable response to surgical treatment for urinary ...