NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women who take estrogen for years are more likely to experience incontinence than those on the hormone for a shorter time or not at all, a new study finds.

If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections, especially among women. While an occasional UTI can happen to anyone, some people find themselves battling them over ...

For years, Susan Johnstone, 53, lived with an embarrassing problem that threatened to take away the activity she loved most: ...

Bladder leakage is a problem for 60-percent of women. These kinds of incontinence issues can be a big problem, and significantly impact quality of life. Sarah Avrech is a mom of three. She started ...

One in three women will have a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime, according to the International Urogynecolgical Association. More recent estimates suggest that 60% of adult women experience ...

Regularly delaying urination may increase susceptibility to urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bladder symptoms in women, highlighting the importance of timely voiding habits.

PHILADELPHIA -- It's a common condition that's often stigmatized - stress urinary incontinence. Many women hesitate at even mention it to their doctor. However, there are effective solutions. It can ...

Millions of adults have bladder problems. Some people have sudden, strong urges to urinate or an uncontrollable flow. Others leak fluid when they laugh, sneeze, or exercise. Do you feel any of these ...

How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Spouses who provide pleasant distractions can take their partners' minds off an exhausting and excruciating bladder condition, a new study finds. "Our data suggest that ...

You’re driving somewhere, eyes on the road, when you start to feel a tingling sensation in your lower abdomen. That extra-large Coke you drank an hour ago has made its way through your kidneys into ...