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Incontinence and Bladder Health

Stress and urge incontinence, overactive bladder and nocturia, explained.
10 parts
  1. 1What Is Stress Incontinence? (And Am I At Risk?)Incontinence refers to any accidental loss of urine. There are several forms of incontinence; however, in this article, we answer the question “What is...4 min read
  2. 25 Frequently Asked Questions About Stress IncontinenceWhat is stress incontinence? Stress incontinence occurs when a sudden action, such as a sneeze or a cough, causes a small urine leak. Other...4 min read
  3. 3Stress Incontinence Treatment & What to Do If You’re DiagnosedStress incontinence is treatable. The first line of available stress incontinence treatment includes non-invasive lifestyle changes, exercises, and behavioural therapies. If first-line treatments do...4 min read
  4. 4What is Urge Incontinence and Am I At Risk?Urge incontinence is a common condition that is associated with a powerful need to urinate that results in an involuntary urine leak. It is...4 min read
  5. 5Urge Incontinence vs. Stress Incontinence: What’s The Difference?Urinary incontinence is a common problem that affects people of all ages, although it tends to occur more frequently as we age.  More women...5 min read
  6. 610 Tips for Controlling an Overactive BladderAn overactive bladder (or OAB) is a form of urinary incontinence that occurs when a person has a sudden and involuntary contraction in their...4 min read
  7. 7How to do Kegel Exercises & Why They’re ImportantKegel exercises involve contracting and releasing your pelvic floor muscles in order to strengthen them. The pelvis is the area between your hips, and...4 min read
  8. 8All About Nocturia: Causes, Symptoms & Effective TreatmentNocturia, also known as nocturnal polyuria, is a medical condition characterized by the need to urinate multiple times during the night. People with severe nocturia...4 min read
  9. 9Urinary Incontinence In Men: 5 Things You Should KnowUrinary incontinence (UI) can be very embarrassing to those affected by this condition, affecting their overall quality of life. Urinary incontinence refers to accidental...4 min read
  10. 10Urinary Incontinence in Women: About Your Pregnancy and IncontinenceSome degree of urinary incontinence is common among pregnant women, with almost all women experiencing it at some point during their pregnancy. In many...4 min read
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