“How about instead of going out to the movies tonight, we stream one at home instead?” Joanna Wen suggested, trying not to disappoint her family by canceling plans completely…once again. The ...

Maintaining bladder health is crucial for overall well-being in today’s fast-paced world. An overactive bladder can lead to frequent trips to the restroom and a constant feeling of urgency, impacting ...

—Maybe, say the results of a UK meta-analysis, which found some patients to benefit from the alternative approach. Considering the side effects of certain OAB medications and poor adherence, it’s ...

If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder ...

Overactive bladder is most common in adults over 65 but can also be due to hormonal changes. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating right, and staying hydrated can help control surprise leaks. If ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Lifestyle changes like reducing caffeine and managing fluid intake are recommended before using medications for overactive bladder.Anticholinergic ...

Standard stepwise therapy for overactive bladder (OAB) begins with conservative therapies such as lifestyle interventions and behavioral approaches. Medications—anticholinergics or beta-3 agonists—are ...

After two-plus years of quarantines and travel restrictions, it’s no surprise many of us are making up for lost time, booking trips and scheduling long-overdue visits with friends and loved ones.

A patient advocate with overactive bladder talks about how the condition affected her ability to work and the importance of getting treatment. Darlene C. worked as a nurse for nearly three decades.