High-impact moves like running, jumping, volleyball, and jump rope can increase pelvic pressure and worsen overactive bladder (OAB) leaks and urgency. Lower-impact options such as walking, hiking, ...

Urinary and bowel disorders, manifesting as symptoms like frequent urination or difficulty in bowel movements, can greatly impact one's quality of life, even though they are not outwardly visible.

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 (OAB) is typically not painful, but it can cause significant discomfort and a sudden, strong urge to urinate. OAB causes sudden, involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle, ...

(BPT) - It was the everyday struggles that really got to Peggy Smith. Smith couldn’t even make it to the grocery store without stopping to find a bathroom, let alone enjoy activities with her family ...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome are distinct health conditions but may cause similar symptoms, such as urgent or frequent urination. BPH is the noncancerous ...