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Overactive bladder (OAB) is a urological condition defined by a set of symptoms: "urgency, with or without urge incontinence, usually with frequency and nocturia."

Oxybutynin shows promise in managing hot flashes for prostate cancer patients

A national clinical trial led by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has found that oxybutynin, a drug often used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, reduces hot flashes compared to the placebo in men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer.

2 Feb 2026

Mediterranean-style diets improve pelvic floor function and sexual health, review finds

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 studies reveals that healthy, anti-inflammatory dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean and DASH diets, are linked to improved sexual function and reduced incontinence symptoms in pelvic floor dysfunction. However, prospective evidence for incontinence improvement remains limited, suggesting that benefits may be mediated by metabolic and inflammatory pathways, especially in individuals with obesity or metabolic syndrome.

19 Oct 2025

Women with urinary incontinence can avoid invasive bladder pressure tests

Women with ongoing urinary incontinence could avoid invasive bladder pressure tests, as new research shows that a range of non-invasive assessments work just as well in guiding treatment.

22 Mar 2025

Clinical trial tests herpes virus-based therapy for neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury

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.

12 Mar 2025

Yoga and stretching offer relief for urinary incontinence in older women

Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, with yoga as well as stretching and strengthening showing benefits in a new study published Aug. 27 in Annals of Internal Medicine.

6 Sep 2024

Overactive bladder prevalence in US men spikes by 28% over 15 years, study reveals

Researchers found that the prevalence of overactive bladder among US men increased significantly from 11.3% in 2005 to 14.5% in 2020, particularly affecting older men, non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, and those who are overweight or obese.

16 Jul 2024

App-based therapy offers significant improvement for men with bladder emptying disorders

Combining pelvic floor exercises with behavioral therapy could be more effective than current medical treatments at helping men with frequent urges to urinate, new research in men has found.

8 Apr 2024

Understanding giggle incontinence: Causes, symptoms, and management

Giggle incontinence, a unique form of laughter-induced urinary incontinence, primarily affects children without other urological disorders, with treatment options including urotherapy, biofeedback, and methylphenidate.

27 Feb 2024

Research team develops electrostatic materials for long-term bio-implants

Medical technology innovations achieved by integrating science and medicine have improved the quality of life for patients.

3 Jan 2024

New technology for catheter-free telemetric ambulatory bladder pressure monitoring in humans

A wireless device called the UroMonitor enables accurate, noninvasive monitoring of bladder pressure in patients with overactive bladder, reports a pilot study in the July issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

9 Jun 2023

Researchers develop an implantable sensor for monitoring overactive bladders

Modern living seems to have exacerbated the conditions of our gut. There is an escalating prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and overactive bladder syndrome among individuals who do not exhibit signs of infectious maladies or other established ailments, but rather report experiencing sudden symptoms.

9 Mar 2023

Mark Cuban's cost-plus drug pricing model offers significant savings to patients

A new drug company founded by entrepreneur Mark Cuban could save patients $1.29 billion a year based on 2020 Medicare Part D expenditures on just the nine most popular urological drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of Urology.

10 Feb 2023

Regular marijuana use may increase the risk of overactive bladder

Regular users of marijuana were at a greater risk of developing and suffering from severe overactive bladder disorder.

27 Sep 2022

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

Postmenopausal women more likely to have overactive bladder syndrome, study says

If you're feeling more sudden urges to run to the bathroom as you age, you're not alone. A new study suggests postmenopausal women aged 45 to 54 years are more likely to have overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome.

15 Dec 2021

Urinary incontinence could contribute to increased risk of falls in older adults

A team of University of Alberta researchers focused on aging Albertans has found that urinary incontinence could be a contributing factor in falls among older adults.

7 Dec 2021

Patient decision aids for urologic conditions fall short of quality and readability standards

Online patient decision aids for common urologic conditions fall short of recommendations for readability and minimum standards for quality, reports a study in Urology Practice, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

19 Oct 2021

Women voice frustration over antibiotic use and limited treatment options for UTIs

Women with frequent urinary tract infections say they're unhappy with what they perceive as their doctors' overuse of antibiotics and with the limited treatment options available to them, according to a study led by researchers from UCLA and Cedars-Sinai.

4 Aug 2021

FDA approves new indication for drug to treat pediatric NDO patients

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new indication for Myrbetriq (mirabegron extended-release tablets) and Myrbetriq Granules (mirabegron for extended-release oral suspension) to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO), a bladder dysfunction related to neurological impairment, in children ages three years and older.

25 Mar 2021

App-based treatment for urinary incontinence was as effective as in-person treatment

A mobile app designed to help women manage urinary incontinence was as effective as usual, in-person treatment of incontinence in primary care, according to new research from the Netherlands.

10 Mar 2021