In a nutshell This study examined pelvic-floor muscle activity and bladder position during abdominal exercises. Researchers concluded that a large proportion of women were unable to correctly perform pelvic-floor muscle training. In addition, abdominal curls were found to increase strain on the pelvic-floor, and may contribute to urinary...
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A two-way street: Depression and anxiety linked with urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between depression, anxiety and urinary incontinence. Researchers concluded that urinary incontinence is a risk factor for developing depression and anxiety. Similarly, depression or anxiety also increase the risk of developing urinary incontinence. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI)...
Read MoreNow less invasive: New surgery for stress urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of two surgical techniques used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. Researchers concluded that the new Ajust procedure was safe and effective for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Ajust was associated with less surgical side effects as well as a shorter recovery time. Some...
Read MoreDoes pessary use affect sexual function?
In a nutshell This study examined the effects of pessary use on sexual function. Reaserchers concluded that pessaries do not affect sexual outcomes among women using these devices. Some background Pessaries are small flexible devices inserted into the vagina to provide support for pelvic organs. They are commonly used to treat urinary incontinence...
Read MoreNew AdVanceXP male sling reviewed
In a nutshell This study reviewed the long-term effectiveness of the AdVanceXP male sling for treatment of urinary incontinence following prostate surgery. The study concluded that the AdVanceXP male sling was effective and safe in the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence. Some background Urinary incontinence is common among men...
Read MoreThe facts about lifestyle changes for treating urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This analysis investigated the effects of lifestyle changes on urinary incontinence. Some background Lifestyle changes are often recommended for the treatment of urinary incontinence. Advice commonly given includes losing weight, changes in diet, adjusting fluid intake, decreasing caffeine or alcohol consumption, treating...
Read MoreDoes biofeedback work?
In a nutshell This study investigated the addition of training feedback, or biofeedback, to pelvic floor muscle training. Some background Pelvic floor muscle training is an effective treatment for stress urinary incontinence (and some evidence suggests for all types of urine incontinence). In pelvic floor muscle exercises, the pelvic floor muscles...
Read MoreDrug comparison: treating urge urinary incontinence
In a nutshell This review compared the benefits and harms of different drugs used to treat urge incontinence. Some background Urge urinary incontinence (urine leakage associated with a strong need to urinate) can severely affect the quality of life of both men and women. A variety of drugs are often prescribed to treat urge urinary incontinence....
Read MoreGuidelines from the American College of Physicians
The following guidelines provide clinical recommendations on the treatment of urinary incontinence in women. For the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine with a physical activity such as coughing or sneezing), the American College of Physicians recommends first-line treatment with pelvic floor muscle training...
Read MoreProved to improve: Pelvic floor muscle training
In a nutshell This analysis compared pelvic floor muscle training versus no treatment for urinary incontinence in women. Some background Pelvic floor muscle training is the most commonly used physical therapy treatment for women with stress urinary incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine with a physical activity such as coughing or...
Read MoreHide and Go Seek…Continues: Prevalence
Deep Breathing Time Again… We’re about to seek the answer to another of the numbers that health and medical professionals use daily from statistics. Are you ready? Here it goes… What does Prevalence Rate in Statistics Mean? The prevalence rate is the total number of cases of a disease in a specific population divided by the total number of people...
Read MoreCount to 10… then Hide: Incidence! Understanding Statistics
Ready to play Hide and Seek? Or are you just ready to hide? Most people feel like hiding when faced with the numbers that health and medical professionals use daily, statistics. So we’re going to start slowly and cover different mathematical concepts you might have heard. This will be a series of posts so if there are any math concepts that you...
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