The menopause transition is often accompanied by a wide array of symptoms, some of which receive more attention than others. Bladder health and lower urinary tract issues are examples of topics not well studied. A new study focused on the association of menopause status and use of hormones with bladder and urinary tract health. Results … Read more
Women who experience urinary incontinence after giving birth may get just as much relief from telehealth as they do from physical therapy, a new UC San Francisco study has found. It is the first comparison of telehealth to in-person pelvic physical therapy, and the results open the door to new ways of treating a condition … Read more
During the first year after giving birth, mothers should work up to 120 min/wk of moderate to vigorous physical activity, such as brisk walking and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to a new Canadian guideline. The document focuses on postpartum physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. Produced by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, the guideline also … Read more
New mums should be strongly encouraged to begin clocking up at least two hours of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity such as brisk walking and muscle strengthening exercises each week in the first three months after birth, when physically able, to improve health and well-being, say experts in a new guideline published by the British … Read more
Aquablation: A Game-changer for Enlarged Prostate Treatment? Table of Contents Aquablation: A Game-changer for Enlarged Prostate Treatment? Preserving Sexual function: A Key Advantage Aquablation: How Does It Work? The WATER III Trial: key Findings BPH: A Common Condition Affecting American Men Beyond the Trial: The Broader Implications of Aquablation Weighing the Options: Is Aquablation Right … Read more
Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar outcomes to laser surgery and can be performed with robot assistance, so could reduce waiting times for men with urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. … Read more
A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann. Neurogenic bladder, also called neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, often occurs after a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord helps coordinate bladder storage and voiding. … Read more
According to a recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, eating behavior is associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. For example, higher consumption of highly processed ready-made foods and fast food increased the risk for experiencing symptoms of stress and urgency urinary incontinence. Higher consumption of fruits and an … Read more