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Get even more information on incontinence and related issues with our regular roundup of incontinence related news items, stories, and articles from around the web:

Pelvic exercises ease urinary incontinence in women
‎by Nurse.com
Pelvic floor muscle training is effective for treating adult women with urinary incontinence without risk of side effects, according to a new report from the . . . → Read More: Incontinence News & Articles Roundup – April 18

NEW FEATURE! Get even more information on incontinence and related issues with our regular roundup of incontinence related news items, stories, and articles from around the web:

Vaginal Delivery increases incontinence risk for up to 20 years
Compared with women who deliver via cesarean, women who deliver vaginally are 67% more likely to experience urinary incontinence (UI) up . . . → Read More: Incontinence News & Articles Roundup – April 4

Is injecting Botox into the bladder muscle a safe means of treating patients for whom medications have failed to ease symptoms of overactive bladder? According to a recent British study, the answer is yes.

The study, conducted by researchers at King’s College and published in European Urology in December, 2011, concluded that while long-term studies on the . . . → Read More: British Study Says Botox Injections Can Be Safe Treatment For Overactive Bladder

The FDA has approved Solesta, an injectable gel which may be effective for the treatment of fecal or double incontinence. . . . → Read More: New FDA-Approved Treatment for Fecal or Double Incontinence

Older Americans say that urinary incontinence has a greater negative effect on the quality of life than severe chronic illnesses including diabetes, arthritis, and even some forms of cancer, according to a recent study by AARP and UnitedHealthcare.

The findings of the study indicate that urinary incontinence, or the inability to completely control urination, severely disrupts general . . . → Read More: New Study Shows Urinary Incontinence Degrades Quality of Life More Than Severe Chronic Illnesses

Fecal and urinary incontinence is a common side effect following a stroke. When a family member begins experiencing post stroke incontinence, it can be difficult to discuss the problem – especially if the person is recognized as the head of the family.

In their article Dealing With Incontinence, The Internet Stroke Center provides some excellent suggestions for . . . → Read More: Talking to Family About Post Stroke Incontinence