As you go through menopause, it may become harder to control your bladder. That's a common issue. Changes in your body can cause it. Here's what you can do to take charge of the problem. Your ovaries ...

A bladder stimulator is a device that may help people with an overactive bladder or those unable to control their urge to urinate. The device can either go under the skin of the buttock or on the ...

Drugs for an overactive bladder are promised to curb frequent bathroom breaks and bladder leaks. But is taking medications—most of them members of a class of drugs called anticholingerics—really the ...

Involuntary urination is a scary thing for most of us, and unfortunately, certain medical conditions, aging or even stress can prompt incontinence. However, there are steps you can take to minimize ...

Bladder control problems affect an estimated 43 million – or one in six – U.S. adults. Of those, nearly 16 million people have urge urinary incontinence, a common symptom of overactive bladder (OAB) ...

Many people experience occasional urinary incontinence following a sneeze or laugh or cough. Others develop more serious bladder control issues as pelvic muscles lose tone or a medical condition ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

Urinary incontinence (UI) causes accidental leakage of urine. It isn’t a disease, but rather a symptom of another condition. This underlying medical issue causes a loss of bladder control. Both men ...

The future of bioelectronic medicine is looking a little brighter thanks to an LED implant which uses light to control nerve cells in the bladder. A new device which uses light to control nerve cells, ...

Losing bladder control can be an unsettling experience that affects daily life and confidence. While common, understanding the causes and implications helps in managing symptoms and seeking ...

Botox (Botulinum A toxin) stops your nerves from telling your muscles to tighten (contract). Botox is a popular cosmetic procedure, but providers also use it to treat other medical conditions, ...