Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or greater and is a growing problem in the United States. The prevalence rate of obesity in the United States has risen from an estimated 47% ...

A robot-assisted procedure placing an artificial urinary sphincter may help women with stress incontinence achieve little or no urine leakage.

Weight-loss surgery can have many health benefits, and now a new study suggests that long-term relief from urinary incontinence is one of them. Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem, and ...

—Prospective studies have reported decreased incidence and severity of urinary incontinence disorders and pelvic floor symptoms following bariatric surgery, though further studies are warranted.

For women with frequent urine leakage, a newer and simpler "sling" surgery works as well as the standard version, according to a new clinical trial. The study involved women with stress urinary ...

Urinary incontinence affects millions worldwide, but modern treatments now go far beyond adult diapers and pads. Experts say advanced therapies, minimally invasive procedures, and personalized care ...

The findings, published in the Journal of Urology, come from a study led by Farnoosh Nik-Ahd, Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco, California, and colleagues. The ...

Do you chuckle or bristle at the TV ad where two jolly women joke about their “big pee pants” in the yoga class? Or, along ...

Mixed urinary incontinence is a difficult-to-treat chronic condition affecting many older women. Both midurethral sling and onabotulinumtoxinA improved symptoms by 6 months without significant ...