Urinary incontinence

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Stress Incontinence
• Urge Incontinence
• Overflow Incontinence
• Functional Incontinence
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Other Treatments
• Behavioral Treatments
• Medications
• Surgery
• Other Procedures
• Catheters and Collection De...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Sling Procedure Versus Burch Colposuspension The sling procedure is better than Burch colposuspension in treating stress incontinence but may cause more post-operative urinary complications, according to results from an important 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. In the first large-scale clinical trial to directly compare these two types of surgery, 47% of women who underwent the sling procedure had no urinary incontinence 2 years after surgery, compared with 38% of women who received the Burch procedure. However, 63% of women who had the sling procedure (and 47% of women who underwent the Burch procedure) experienced urinary tract infections following surgery. - 0 Comments

Endometriosis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Conservative Surgery
• Hysterectomy
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval Women with menstrual pain due to endometriosis have a new treatment option. In May 2007, the FDA approved Lybrel, a continuous-dose oral contraceptive that completely eliminates menstrual periods. Lybrel, which contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progesterone levonorgestrol, is taken 365 days a year with active pills. - 0 Comments

Kegel exercises

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Information
• References

Illustrations Female perineal anatomy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Kegel exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. Alternative Names Pelvic muscle strengthening exercises; Pelvic floor exercises Information Dr. Arnold Kegel developed Kegel exercises in 1948 as a method of controlling incontinence in women after childbirth. - 0 Comments

Stress incontinence

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Female urinary tract Male urinary tract Anterior vaginal wall repair Stress incontinence Stress incontinence HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Stress incontinence is an involuntary loss of urine that occurs during physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. Alternative Names Incontinence - stress Causes, incidence, and risk factors The ability to hold urine and control urination depends on the normal function of the lower urinary tract, the kidneys, and the nervous system. You must also have the ability to recognize and respond to the urge to urinate. - 0 Comments

Urinary incontinence

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Considerations
• Common Causes
• Home Care
• Call your health care provider if
• What to expect at your health care provider's office
• References

Illustrations Female urinary tract Male urinary tract HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Incontinence is the inability to control the passage of urine. This can range from an occasional leakage of urine, to a complete inability to hold any urine. The three main types of urinary incontinence are:

• Stress incontinence -- occurs during certain activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
• Urge incontinence -- involves a strong, sudden need to urinate followed by instant bladder contraction and involuntary loss of urine. - 0 Comments
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Uterine fibroids and hysterectomy

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Surgery
• Other Procedures
• Hysterectomy
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Uterine Artery Embolization Versus Standard Surgery Many women with fibroids are considering a procedure called uterine artery embolization (UAE) as an alternative to standard surgery such as hysterectomy or myomectomy. A study published in 2007 in the New England Journal of Medicine compared these treatment approaches. The study suggested that UAE results in shorter hospital stay and faster recovery time, but a small percentage of women may later need repeat embolization or a hysterectomy. - 0 Comments