Bladder leaks are nothing to be embarrassed about — most women will experience them at some point in their lives. But even though they're common, they aren't normal and they don't have to be permanent ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In women, it can present at any age, but it’s most common after pregnancy, ...

Stress urinary incontinence – bladder leaks that occur when people cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise – affects 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives. And though it is less common among men, it can ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who exercise and strengthen their pelvic muscles are less likely to have problems with urine leakage in their third trimester, a new clinical trials finds.

Many older women are plagued by urinary incontinence, with implications for physical and mental health New research shows that yoga or other exercise classes can cut incontinence levels by about 60% ...

Healthier Diet Lowers Stone Risk in Women The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends Kegel exercises and bladder training for the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI). Kegel exercises to ...

Pelvic Floor Exercises Help With Incontinence in Late Pregnancy Study finds 12 weeks of pelvic floor muscle training prevents, treats late-pregnancy urinary incontinence A 12-week exercise program, ...

A recent study reports that women who exercise on a regular basis are less likely to develop urinary incontinence. The study, published in the March 2007 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, tracked ...

(BPT) - Whether you’re exercising, sneezing, laughing or simply going about your day, a leaky bladder can stop you in your tracks. Whether mild or severe, the physical and emotional burden of ...

Kegels are underused to treat and prevent urinary incontinence, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This woman-controlled, non-invasive muscle exercise should be taught and the use ...

Urinary incontinence (UI) manifests in various forms, each with its own set of symptoms and causes. Understanding the different types is essential in selecting the most effective management strategies ...

Urine leakage in women is often brushed off as normal after childbirth or 30, but doctors warn it's a medical condition.