Overactive Bladder OAB INFO CENTER

Continuing Toilet Trips After Birth

A common problem among pregnant women is a constant need to use the restroom. This need can turn into a more serious condition after pregnancy if these future moms are unable to keep normal blood sugar levels while baby is in the womb.

Toilet Trips Unfriendly to Sleep

When the toilet calls in the middle of the night, it can be difficult to go back to sleep. It can be especially difficult for older adults with insomnia.

Botox Over Time for the Bladder

You may already know about the wrinkle-reducing powers of Botox. Scientists have shown that Botox also works well in treating bladder problems. However, it's still unclear how long patients actually stick with the treatment and what prompts them to stop.

Botox Approved for Overactive Bladder

When the typical medicine for frequent bathroom visits doesn't work, Botox may be the answer.

OTC Overactive Bladder Treatment Approved

Oxytrol for Women, a patch that is applied to the skin to treat overactive bladder, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration as an over-the-counter treatment.

Up the Dose and Decrease Bathroom Urge

Overactive bladder (OAB) can send people to the bathroom multiple times a day. While certain medicines can help, some patients may not respond to a low dose and may feel nervous about stepping up the dose size.

Sleepless in the Bathroom

Tired of trips to the bathroom in the middle of the night? For women who can't sleep, your bladder may be connected to those long, restless nights.

Don't Make Your Kids Smoke

The reasons to quit smoking keep adding up. If you're a parent who smokes, the secondhand smoke your children inhale may contribute to bladder problems.

Rx Relieves That Got-to-Go-Now Feeling

Is there anything worse than having to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom? If you have overactive bladder (OAB), you know the issue can sometimes result in more than a sense of urgency.

Expensive Bladder Test Not Needed

Many women suffer from urinary incontinence, or a loss of bladder control. For severe cases, surgery can help. A recent study reports that an invasive and expensive test given to women before surgery may not be needed.