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Where Is The Bladder In The Woman's Body?
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Prevention
You can take some simple steps to limit stress on the pelvic support system, especially if you have given birth. Limit heavy lifting and avoid unnecessary straining to have bowel movements. Avoid smoking so that you have a lower risk of chronic cough. Maintain a normal body weight through careful diet and exercise.
Estrogen supplements after menopause have been credited with helping to maintain strong pelvic muscles and ligaments, but there is no strong evidence that hormone...
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Shy Bladders
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Risk Factors for Prolapse
Prolapse in women has been associated with many factors. Studies have implicated pregnancy, aging, hormonal status, obesity and weight... Read more »
Women with Overactive Bladder (OAB) Suffer More
In recent years, the National Association for Continence conducted nationwide research in which we learned that women with symptoms of... Read more »
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Cystitis (UTI, Bladder Infection)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). Cystitis is second only to... Read more »
Q&A: How to remedy a prolapsed bladder after surgery
One woman wants to know whether she has to undergo surgery again after a recurring bladder prolapse. According to Doctor Ahmad Hamidinia, there is a... Read more »
Study: Detrol ER eases overactive bladder in women
Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Urogynecologic Society has found that Detrol ER (tolterodine) appears to significantly... Read more »
Overactive Bladder May Also Be Hypersensitive
A new study in South Korea has found that women with overactive bladder may have a hypersensitive bladder as well. The study of 55 patients with OAB... Read more »
Doc offers tips on controlling bladder problems
Women's health expert, Dr. Judith Reichman, says that up to 25 million Americans suffer from loss of bladder control. And not every type of... Read more »
Top 10 Myths About Overactive Bladder
Overactive Bladder Only Happens in Older Women According to the National Association for Continence (NAFC). While OAB is more common in post-menopausal women, about 17% of women over age 18 (and 16% of men) have OAB. After 40, that number...
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