Incontinence Primer

• The Science Behind Adult Diapers

• Advanced Approaches to Managing Incontinence: RX Solutions

  There is medication available to treat some forms of incontinence, primarily overactive bladder and urge incontinence.

• Advanced Approaches in Managing Incontinence: Can Surgery Help Men?

  Surgical treatments can help men with certain types of incontinence, such as incontinence that results from nerve damage due to spinal cord injury or radical prostatectomy, for instance.

• Treatments For Incontinence: An Overview

  Your incontinence treatment plan will depend on how severe your symptoms are, which is tied directly to how much they interfere with your life.

• Everyday Actions To Ease Incontinence

  It's easy to let panic and fear overtake you when you're wrestling with incontinence, but staying calm and following a clear plan will help

• Speaking The Same Language: The Vocabulary Of Incontinence Terms To Know

  There are many types and causes of incontinence. Knowing the right terminology will make you a smarter patient.

• Men Are From Mars And Women Are From Venus But Incontinence Can Happen To Anybody

  Men and women often experience different health issues and changes as they age, but both sexes can have problems with incontinence.

• Why You're Experiencing Incontinence Matters

  It’s important to know that there are different types of incontinence as well as different causes. Making an accurate diagnosis—finding out the “why”—is the first step toward managing the condition.

• Incontinence and Aging: It's Not Just Part of the Territory

  Many people assume that incontinence is an inevitable part of aging and simply accept it for that reason but urinary incontinence is not part of the normal aging process.

• Advanced Approaches in Managing Incontinence: Can Surgery Help Women?

  According to the experts at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, surgery can improve stress urinary incontinence symptoms in most women.

• Advanced Approaches for Managing Incontinence: Finding Support

  There are great organizations that offer resources and detailed information about incontinence and support, all just a few clicks away:

• When To Talk To Your Doctor About Incontinence

  There are many reasons to tell your doctor that you are experiencing incontinence. The most important one is that it can be a symptom of a serious health problem.