New Prolapse Surgery Uses Women's Own Tissues to Restore Function

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• November 18, 2024
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It’s possible to correct a woman’s pelvic prolapse using her own muscle tissue in robot-assisted surgery, a new study demonstrates.

In the procedure, tendon muscle is transferred from the thigh to the uterus or cervix, repairing a pelvic floor that’s be...

Postpartum Urinary Incontinence Takes Physical, Mental Toll

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• July 8, 2024
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Urinary incontinence is a common aftereffect of delivering a baby, but it can have a devastating effect on new moms, a new study warns.

Urine Test Could Cut Need for Painful Bladder Cancer Procedure

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 8, 2024
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A new urine test could spare bladder cancer survivors from a painful follow-up procedure needed to ensure their cancer hasn't come back, researchers report.

People who've gotten surgery for high-risk bladder cancer require a cystoscopy -- a procedure in which a flexible ...

Which Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Is Best for You?

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• February 21, 2024
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If you're female and you lose bladder control upon exertion -- sneezing, coughing, laughing, lifting something heavy -- you may have stress urinary incontinence.

As many women know, the condition is no joke and it may keep you from doing the things you love.

There ...

Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Pee Is Yellow

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• January 3, 2024
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Golden news for a new year: Scientists now know why urine is yellow.

It's only taken 100 years, but researchers say they've pinpointed the enzyme in urine behind its buttery hue.

"This enzyme discovery finally unravels the mystery behind urine's yellow color,"said ...

Too Few Cancer Patients Get Palliative Care When Urinary Blockages Arise

• Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
• December 28, 2023
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The prognosis is poor for many cancer patients who develop serious urinary blockages, but researchers say less than half receive palliative care.

Palliative care aims to relieve pain and other symptoms of serious illness. Hospice care, one type of palliative care, is an ...

Steer Clear of UTIs This Summer

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• July 19, 2023
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Dehydration brings lots of risks -- including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun.

"Patients can experience more UTIs during the summer due to inadequate fluid intake, esp...

No Need to Avoid Exercise After Prolapse Surgery, Study Finds

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• June 2, 2023
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It may not be necessary for people who have prolapse surgery for pelvic floor disorders to wait to get started exercising again.

A new study challenges standard restrictions, finding that those who resume exercising soon after the procedure do just as well as those who w...

Stress Urinary Incontinence? Know Your Surgical Options

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• March 21, 2023
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A lot of women experience stress urinary incontinence, those bladder leaks that can happen when a woman is coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising.

It's the most common type of urinary incontinence in women, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

S...

Embolization Treatment Could Offer Drug-Free Relief From Enlarged Prostate

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• March 2, 2023
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Men suffering from an enlarged prostate can receive long-term relief from a minimally invasive procedure that partially blocks blood flow to the gland, new research reports.

The procedure, called prostate artery embolization (PAE), dramatically improved urinary symptoms...

Diet Drinks May Not Affect Urinary Function in Women

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• December 28, 2022
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If you struggle with urinary incontinence and worry that diet drinks may make matters worse, new research suggests they may not have a significant effect.

"This study is important in that it may guide clinicians counseling women with urinary incontinence to focus more on...

Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Ease Urinary Incontinence

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• December 13, 2022
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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 obesity is among the risk factors for it: Extra pounds put more pressure on ...

Hormonal Drug May Help Women Ease Urinary Incontinence

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• August 1, 2022
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Menopause is famous for triggering hot flashes and mood swings, but one embarrassing side effect of a woman's drop in estrogen levels is lesser known -- urinary urge incontinence.

Now, a new st...

More Than Annoying: Men's Urinary Issues Tied to Shorter Lives

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• May 3, 2022
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Urinary incontinence can plague men as they age, but a new study suggests it may be more than just a bothersome condition and might actually be a harbinger of early death.

"Thi...

Newer Mesh Slings for Stress Incontinence a Safe, Effective Option for Women: Study

• Amy Norton
• March 31, 2022
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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...

What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

• February 11, 2022
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Everyone has had a case of the squirms at some point in their life, fighting the need to urinate as a full bladder presses them to let it all go.

But for some, that need occurs far too often. Or, even worse, they go accidentally when they sneeze or laugh.

"Incontin...

Bladder Trouble Worsens With Age for Women, Study Confirms

• Robert Preidt
• December 17, 2021
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A new study confirms what many older women already know: Bladder problems in women worsen with age.

The researchers found that postmenopausal women between 45 and 54 years of age are more likely to have