In a nutshell This study looked at Propiverine Hydrochloride (PH – Aponorm) in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women with mixed type urinary incontinence. It concluded that PH reduced cases of incontinence in both stress and urge urinary incontinence. Some background Mixed urinary incontinence is a mix of stress (SUI –...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of ProACT (adjustable balloon therapy) to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI – leaking urine when straining or coughing) after radical prostatectomy (complete surgical removal of the prostate). The study determined that ProACT improved SUI symptoms and quality of life in these...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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In a nutshell This study followed men who were treated with an adjustable male sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Researchers concluded that the adjustable male sling is safe and effective, particularly in men with mild to moderate SUI. Some background Urinary incontinence is common among men undergoing prostate surgery. It has...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of a repeat (second) vaginal sling procedure to treat recurrent stress urinary incontinence (SUI) over 11 years. Authors concluded that repeat vaginal sling procedure is a suitable long-term treatment option for recurrent SUI after failure of a first one. Some background Vaginal sling procedures are...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the benefit of stabilization exercises focusing on pelvic floor muscles for women with both lower back pain and stress urinary incontinence. Researchers reported improved urinary incontinence and lower back pain among women undergoing physiotherapy and the stabilization exercises. Some background Pelvic floor...
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In a nutshell This study examined the safety and effectiveness of the Altis vaginal sling procedure at 2 years. Researchers reported good safety and high rates of continence at 2 years. Some background Vaginal sling procedures are the most common type of surgery used to help control stress urinary incontinence. They involve the placement of a thin...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the safety and effectiveness of surgical treatments for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after prostate surgery. Authors reported that artificial urinary sphincters were associated with the highest overall effectiveness as well as the highest rate of complications. The authors advised that more high-quality evidence...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of a repeat (second) vaginal sling procedure to treat persistent stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Researchers concluded that a repeat vaginal sling procedure is an effective treatment option following failure of a first sling procedure. Some background Vaginal sling procedures are currently the...
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In a nutshell This study examined risk factors on the incidence of urinary incontinence (UI) after hysterectomy. Researchers reported that some women developed UI after hysterectomy and some women with previous UI had a remission of symptoms. Researchers concluded that factors such as child delivery method, obesity, and uterus size can affect both...
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