In a nutshell The study evaluated the effectiveness of magnetic stimulation (MS) in urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). The study found that MS showed promising results in treating UUI. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary leakage of urine. Urinary incontinence is categorized into stress UI, urgency UI, and mixed UI. UUI is a...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if Bulkamid was safe and effective in the long-term for the treatment of stress urinary incontinency and mixed urinary incontinence. The results suggest that Bulkamid was safe and effective over a 7 year period. Some background Stress urinary incontinency (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine due...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed studies that looked at the benefits of alternative treatments for older patients with urinary incontinence. The results showed that exercise and behavioral therapy may improve symptoms for older women with incontinence. Some background Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, can affect...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of Femaxeen (pollen, pumpkin seed extract, vitamin E) in the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) in women. Researchers suggested that this drug might be a good and safe option to treat UI. Some background UI affects around 15 million adult women in the US. It consists of the...
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In a nutshell This study looked at treating urinary incontinence with the ProACT balloon device following prostate surgery. This study found that the ProACT balloon is a safe and effective treatment. Some background Prostate surgery is one treatment option for an enlarged prostate. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common side effect of...
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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...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the use of group behavioral therapy (GBT) to treat urinary incontinence (UI) in women. This study found that GBT is a promising treatment option for UI. Some background Urinary incontinence (UI) is the unintentional loss of urine. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens when...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the improvement of quality of life and sexuality in women who were treated for stress/mixed urinary incontinence (SUI/MUI – leaking of urine when coughing or straining) with a mesh system (material used to support the bladder and urinary system). The study found that there was a significant improvement over time...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effect of a mid-urethral sling on mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). Researchers found that this sling surgery is effective in patients with MUI not controlled by exercises and medication. Some background Mixed urinary incontinence is the leakage of urine when coughing or sneezing (stress continence) and an...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This phase 4 trial aims to evaluate the benefit of combining onabotA (onabotulinumtoxinA, Botox) injections with vaginal sling procedures for mixed urinary incontinence. The main outcome to be investigated is self-reported urinary incontinence. The trial is recruiting in Chicago (Illinois), USA. The details Mixed urinary incontinence...
Read MoreIn 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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In a nutshell This study reviewed artificial urinary sphincters for treating urinary incontinence. The authors concluded that artificial urinary sphincters can be used as an effective first-line procedure for managing incontinence after prostate surgery. Some background Urinary incontinence is common among men undergoing prostate surgery. Prostate...
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