This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

Whether you’re a tried-and-true side sleeper, always end up lying on your back or change it up throughout the night, your sleep position plays a role in the quality of your Zzz’s. But surprisingly, it ...

Urinary incontinence is a prevalent issue that is often overlooked but can affect the quality of life as we age. Whether caused by weakened pelvic muscles, hormonal changes, or underlying health ...

How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...

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 ...

The bladder is an important organ, the health of which is often overlooked, which can lead to serious health problems, particularly later in life. Here we discuss the role of the bladder, common ...

Which bladder control supplements are best? Involuntary urination is a scary condition for most people, and specific medical issues, stress or aging can lead to incontinence. But there are steps you ...

You’re driving somewhere, eyes on the road, when you start to feel a tingling sensation in your lower abdomen. That extra-large Coke you drank an hour ago has made its way through your kidneys into ...

Dear Dr. Donohue • I have urge incontinence. I asked the doctor if I could take one of the advertised medicines to relieve it. Another doctor had told me that I only half-empty my bladder. I asked the ...

People with spina bifida often have neurogenic bladder, a condition that occurs due to nerve damage. If you have neurogenic bladder, you can leak urine, retain urine, or both. Treatment is necessary ...