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Promising results on electroacupuncture for SUI

Promising results on electroacupuncture for SUI

Posted by on Jul 17, 2017 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in reducing stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Authors concluded that 6 weeks of electroacupuncture was more effective than a non-active sham procedure in reducing urine leakage. Some background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is involuntary urine leakage during exertion,...

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Which type of vaginal sling procedure is better for intrinsic sphincter deficiency?

Which type of vaginal sling procedure is better for intrinsic sphincter deficiency?

Posted by on Jun 3, 2016 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study compared two vaginal sling procedures for intrinsic sphincter deficiency. Researchers reported that the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) was more effective than the transobturator tape (TOT) in reducing stress incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency. Some background Stress urinary incontinence is often caused by...

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Long-term outcomes of vaginal sling procedures

Posted by on Mar 13, 2016 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the long-term safety and effectiveness of vaginal sling procedures. Researchers concluded that vaginal sling procedures are a safe and effective long-term treatment option for stress urinary incontinence. Some background Sling procedures are the most common type of surgery used to help control stress urinary...

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Conservative management for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

Conservative management for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

Posted by on Mar 9, 2016 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This review evaluated recent recommendations regarding first-line treatments for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Authors concluded that recent findings on conservative first-line treatment are promising, but more high-quality evidence is needed. Some background Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are both...

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Urinary incontinence after childbirth: Vaginal delivery and cesarean section examined

Urinary incontinence after childbirth: Vaginal delivery and cesarean section examined

Posted by on Mar 9, 2016 in Urinary incontinence | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term effects of child delivery on urinary incontinence. Researchers concluded that vaginal childbirth was associated with an increased risk of long-term urinary incontinence, and preventive measures should be recommended for such women. Some background Childbirth can weaken pelvic-floor muscles and...

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