In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mirabegron in patients aged 65 years or older with overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence. This study found that mirabegron improved the symptoms in these patients. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too...
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Er:YAG laser – a treatment option for stress urinary incontinence in women?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of Er:YAG laser treatment for mild and moderate stress urinary incontinence in women. The main finding was that the treatment appeared to improve the quality of life for patients with SUI. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens when an activity such as coughing, sneezing or...
Read MoreEvaluating long-term outcomes of TVT-A for stress urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term outcomes of tension-free vaginal tape ABBREVO (TVT-A) surgery in patients with stress urinary incontinence. This study found that this treatment was safe and effective. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is leakage of urine under physical pressure, such as while coughing,...
Read MoreEvaluating the complications of the urinary incontinence system ATOMS
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the side-effects of the ATOMS system for patients with urinary incontinence. This study concluded that wound infection was the most common side effect of this treatment. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreDoes the severity of urinary incontinence increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in women?
In a nutshell This study investigated if urinary incontinence (UI) affects sexual function in women. They found that severe UI was associated with higher sexual dysfunction (SD) levels in women. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is the inability to control urination. There are several types of UI. These include stress UI (SUI), urge...
Read MoreBulking agents for stress urinary incontinence in men
In a nutshell This study reviewed the use of bulking treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in male patients. This study concluded that these agents improve SUI, at least in the short-term. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens during...
Read MoreEvaluating the AdVance XP male sling for male stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of the AdVance XP male sling for urinary incontinence and in men after prostate cancer treatment. This study found that this procedure is promising for these patients. Some background Sling surgery is the most common surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). SUI means...
Read MoreAdjustable mini-sling compared with conventional mid-urethral slings in women with urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of two surgical treatments for urinary incontinence (UI), the adjustable single-incision sling (Ajust) vs standard mid-urethral slings (SMUS). This study found that both these surgical methods were very effective for treating SUI in women. Some background Urinary...
Read MoreMagnetic stimulation therapy treatment for urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the use of magnetic stimulation (MS) therapy in the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). This study found that MS treatment is an effective treatment for patients with UI. Some background Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreElectroacupuncture for urinary incontinence in women
In a nutshell This article investigated the safety and effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) compared with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and solifenacin (Vesicare) in women with mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). The authors concluded that EA is safer and may be more efficacious with the effect lasting up to 36 weeks. Some background...
Read MoreMaking the Right Choice for Prostate Cancer Treatment
The prostate is a tiny gland in a crowded part of the body. It is situated right below the bladder, right next to the rectum, near the blood and nerve supply for the penis. Unfortunately, one in nine men will get cancer in this tiny gland. According to the UsToo International prostate cancer website, nearly 3 million men in the US are living with prostate...
Read MoreHow does vaginal reconstructive surgery impact pain and functional activity?
In a nutshell This study investigated if pain and functional activity (FA) is affected by vaginal reconstructive surgery (VRS). They found that pain and FA improves for up to 2 years. Some background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition that affects many women. It can lead to urinary incontinence (UI). UI is the term for an inability to...
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