First-line treatment for stress incontinence may include lifestyle changes, behavioral therapy, or pelvic floor exercises. Severe cases may require special devices or surgery. Stress incontinence is a ...

Ever leak a little when you laugh? Or maybe you find yourself constantly looking for the bathroom while out running errands. Bladder leaks are no fun, but they unfortunately become more common as we ...

Picture this: you're in line for an important job interview, and just when your name is called up and you’re supposed to turn up in less than 5 minutes, your bladder calls for a timeout! Overactive ...

High-impact moves like running, jumping, volleyball, and jump rope can increase pelvic pressure and worsen overactive bladder (OAB) leaks and urgency. Lower-impact options such as walking, hiking, ...

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Bladder leaks from physical stress, limitations, and health conditions are common for men and women. Treatments range from training your bladder to addressing underlying conditions. Underlying causes ...

Bladder issues rarely announce themselves with drama. They begin quietly, a little urgency, a weaker stream, discomfort that shows up at inconvenient times, until they start shaping daily routines.