In a nutshell This study looked at the factors that made a mobile app successful in helping women with stress urinary incontinence. The study found that app-based treatment is useful in women interested in and who have high expectations of using the app. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common problem among women. It may cause...
Read MoreUrinary incontinence Posts on Medivizor
Comparing mirabegron with tolterodine and placebo
In a nutshell This study reviewed the results of 8 studies that compared mirabegron (Betmiga) with placebo (a control drug with no active effect) and tolterodine (Detrol) to treat an overactive bladder (OAB). The study found that mirabegron was a safe and effective treatment option for OAB. Some background OAB refers to a collection of symptoms...
Read MorePelvic floor training exercises after childbirth to stop urine leakage
In a nutshell This study compared outcomes of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) between postpartum (PP – after childbirth) and non-postpartum (non-PP) women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI – leakage of urine). The study found that PFMT benefited PP women more than non-PP women. Some background Stress urinary incontinence...
Read MoreDoes an adjustable surgical sling help with urine leakage?
In a nutshell This study looked at the use of a sling (material used to support the bladder and other pelvic organs) to treat recurrent stress urinary incontinence (rSUI – leaking urine when straining) and intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD – weakness in a muscle that controls the bladder). The study found that an adjustable sling helped...
Read MoreWeight loss surgery is helpful to improve leakage of urine
In a nutshell This study examined if bariatric surgery (surgery to help lose weight) helped obese women with urinary incontinence (UI – leaking urine). The study found that weight loss surgery improved UI and other bladder/pelvic floor symptoms. Some background Obesity affects more than a third of women in the United States. The extra weight...
Read MoreSafety and effectiveness of a sling to treat urinary stress incontinence
In a nutshell This study looked at the use of a surgical sling to treat urinary stress incontinence (USI – leakage of urine from the bladder when coughing or straining). The study found that the MiniArc sling continues to be safe and effective after 5 years. Some background USI is a common problem, especially among middle-aged and older...
Read MoreA review of treatment for side effects of radical prostatectomy
In a nutshell This study reviewed the research on bladder problems in patients who had radical prostatectomy (RP – complete removal of their prostate). The review found that retention (holding too much urine) and incontinence (unable to hold urine) were common problems in men after RP but can be treated in a number of ways. Some background...
Read MoreThe effect of poor bladder symptoms on sleep and quality of life
In a nutshell The study looked at how bladder symptoms and bladder control affect sleep and fatigue (tiredness). The research found that poor sleep and tiredness were more present in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) and made symptoms worse. Some background Overactive bladder can cause sleep disturbance by waking during the night to use the...
Read More5 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About An Unappreciated Organ: The Bladder
Because of its lowly role in the human body, we think about our bladders only when something is going wrong or when we have to go really, really badly. So, November has been set aside as Bladder Health Awareness month. Here is a short review of bladder anatomy and function as well as common problems that can happen. Your bladder is connected to your...
Read MoreWill onabotulinumtoxinA treatment help an overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study looked at the use of onabotulinumtoxinA (better known as Botox) to treat an overactive bladder. The study found improvements in bladder symptoms from treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA. Some background Overactive bladder (the need to go to the toilet too often) is often treated with anticholinergics (drugs that block the...
Read MoreComparison of two types of male sling for bladder control after prostate surgery
In a nutshell This study compared adjustable and non-adjustable slings used in males after prostate surgery to help with bladder control. The study found that more patients chose the adjustable type, but no difference was found in symptoms or patient satisfaction between the two types of sling. Some background Surgical removal of the prostate can...
Read MoreSafety of vaginal mesh surgery
In a nutshell The study looked at complications after surgery in women who had a vaginal mesh procedure to treat urinary incontinence (bladder control). It found that 9.8% of women had complications within 5 years of the mesh surgery. Some background Vaginal mesh procedure is a type of surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence...
Read More
