Having an epidural during labour may protect key pelvic muscles and therefore reduce the risk of incontinence in later life, a study of 400 women has found.
incontinenceResearch finds surgery outperforms drug therapy in treatment of ...EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health Fri, 05/28/2010 - 22:00
(Mayo Clinic) A 17-year-long community study looking at symptoms of enlarged prostate in over 2,000 men age 40 to 79 years suggests that surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia offers more relief from incontinence and obstruction symptoms than treatment from drug-based therapy, according to a new study by researchers at Mayo Clinic. Anal Incontinence After Childbirth May Last YearsWebMD Health Wed, 03/24/2010 - 11:55
Problems with postpartum anal incontinence may linger long after childbirth for women and hurt their quality of life and ability to care for their child. Robotic prostate surgery may mean big trade-offHeadlines from the Associated Press Tue, 10/13/2009 - 09:02
CHICAGO (AP) -- A new study suggests less-invasive keyhole surgery for prostate cancer may mean a higher risk for lasting incontinence and impotence when compared with traditional surgery.... FDA: Incontinence surgery linked to complicationsHeadlines from the Associated Press Wed, 10/22/2008 - 08:50
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A type of mesh used in surgeries to treat severe incontinence, cases of prolapsed uterus and other women's health problems has been linked to serious but infrequent complications, federal health officials say.... |
