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Urinary Incontinence After Prolift Surgery
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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.
For men, drip collectors are...
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Sling Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence
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From Our Sources
Urinary incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urinary (or bladder) incontinence is when you are not able to keep urine from leaking from your urethra, the tube that carries urine out of your body... Read more »
Urinary incontinence: vaginal sling procedures
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Diabetic Women Can Reduce Their Risk of Urinary Incontinence
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Urinary Incontinence
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Because women are sometimes reluctant to tell their doctors about symptoms of urinary incontinence, fewer than 50% seek... Read more »
Urinary Incontinence Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About 20 million American women and 6 million men have urinary incontinence or have experienced it at some time in their lives. The number, however,... Read more »
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