Introduction

 

Having urinary incontinence can affect your life in many ways, but you are not alone. More than 12 million people in the United States experience urinary incontinence every year, according to the American Urological Association. Almost 34% of adults age 20 and older will have a UTI at some point in their life. In this section, you'll find ways to nourish yourself both physically and spiritually, which may help you cope with the physical demands of treatment. In addition, you'll find an online community where you can share your experiences with others.

Latest Urinary Incontinence News
Women more willing than docs to accept labor risks

November 19, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women are more willing to accept potential risks of delivering their baby vaginally than are the medical professionals caring for them, Australian researchers report.

Kegel exercise relieves post-pregnancy incontinence

October 16, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women can prevent or treat urinary or fecal incontinence due to childbirth by pelvic floor muscle training, a new review of current scientific evidence shows.

Bladder problems keep women out of sports

September 29, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A weak bladder keeps many women from taking part in recreational sports, according to an Italian study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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