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Pessary For Urinary Incontinence
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Urinary Incontinence Products
Many products are available to help patients avoid embarrassment and prevent leakage.
Absorbent Pads and Protective Undergarments
A variety of absorbent pads and undergarments are quite effective in catching spills and leaks. Newer types of pads are thin enough to be worn undetected, and a spare can be hidden in a purse or pocket. Many undergarments developed for incontinence are almost indistinguishable from regular briefs and underpants.
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Pessary: Non-Surgical "Ring" for Stress Incontinence
Every month, Dr. Sobol answers your questions about incontinence. Send questions for Dr. Sobol to... Read more »
Strategies to Maximize Activity Levels While Managing Incontinence
It is important that we don't allow incontinence to limit our activity level. I say "allow" because it is a choice. If we pass on... Read more »
Seeking Incontinence Treatment: Finding the Right One
Last week I wrote about individuals in “phase one” of incontinence – the pre-medical-care phase. This week is all about the “phase... Read more »
Dating and Intimacy Concerns When You Have Urinary Incontinence
Even though Valentine's Day has passed, I thought I would address an issue a very dear patient of mine recently raised; how do you date and... Read more »
Types of Urinary Incontinence
Incontinence can be caused by at least eight different urinary issues. Sounds like a lot, huh? I hadn't any idea about this until I... Read more »
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Clinical trial: Treatment for urinary incontinence
This is a study to determine if pelvic muscle exercise or a pessary device is more effective in treating incontinence in women. This national study... Read more »
Diabetic Women Can Reduce Their Risk of Urinary Incontinence
Lifestyle Intervention Is Associated With Lower Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence The Diabetes Prevention Program Jeanette S. Brown, MD, Rena Wing,... Read more »
Urinary Incontinence
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Most women do not need to worry about preventing urinary incontinence. This problem can be treated once it begins. If you are considering... Read more »
Muscle cells may ease urinary incontinence
Cells taken from the upper thigh and injected into the sphincter muscle may help ease urinary incontinence in patients who haven't responded to... Read more »
Urinary Incontinence: Causes and Treatments
Urinary incontinence can be defined as the involuntary loss of urine. The urinary bladder, which stores urine until the patient voluntary empties its... Read more »
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