Blog Posts: Bladder, urinary and pelvic problems

Evidence demonstrates that bladder training may help folks with an overactive bladder and the need for more research.

Research highlights how four populations can benefit from leveraging their homes for physical activity.

Can women lean on conservative treatments for urinary incontinence? Research highlights where the evidence lies for different options.

Are you living with dementia, high blood pressure, or urinary incontinence? See what the research has to say about your options for non-drug treatments. Hint: promising possibilities lie ahead.

Don’t let the battle with your bladder take hold of your life and your ability to live it to the fullest. Research provides promise through the support of pelvic floor muscle training.

Is chronic illness getting you down? Telehealth is a promising way for you to connect with your health care provider and better manage your condition.

Menopause may be a natural and inevitable phase in a woman’s life but it often comes with uncomfortable and irritating symptoms. Vaginal estrogen is an effective treatment option.

Erectile dysfunction may be an awkward topic of discussion for some, but it’s a very common condition that affects up to half of all men over the age of 40. Find out what the research says about erectile dysfunction treatment options.

Lower urinary tract symptoms (problems urinating) could be caused by an obstruction. The usual procedure for detecting an obstruction is invasive and uncomfortable. Evidence shows a simpler method is just as accurate.

It isn’t something we tend to talk about, or even think about, until there’s a problem. Lower urinary tract symptoms are annoying at best and debilitating at worst. New research shows that combination drug treatment can offer improved long-term symptom relief for this common condition.

The PSA test is an option for men thinking about being screened for prostate cancer but the harms may outweigh the benefits.

Urinary incontinence is a very common problem in aging women. When conservative measures (pelvic floor training, lifestyle changes) don't work some drugs can help for some types of incontinence.

There are many effective treatments for incontinence, so talk to your health professional, and stop suffering in isolation.