Treatments and exercises for improving overall physical health to provide relief from incontinence.

Addressing the most commonly asked questions about incontinence, this accessible reference discusses causes, types of incontinence, and how the condition is diagnosed. The wide range of treatment options is introduced, from pelvic floor therapy and bladder training to electrical stimulation, medications, and surgeries. Eleven million women in the U.S. are coping with urinary incontinence—half of whom are too embarrassed to discuss the matter with their doctors—and this guidebook provides encouragement, showing that in more than 80 percent of cases, treatment can improve or even cure the problem.

This text provides a comprehensive, state – of – the art review of this new and emerging field, as the number of men who suffer from post-prostatectomy incontinence increases by greater than 10,000 per year. How to evaluate and manage this devastating disorder has become a necessary part of nearly every urologic practice. This book serves a valuable resource for physicians with an interest in managing patients with post-prostatectomy incontinence. In addition, treatment includes algorithms and suggested office evaluation that will help guide conservative management that is appropriate for most patients. The text provides insight into the history of male incontinence surgery, as well as the current surgical techniques for the operative management of post-prostatectomy incontinence in those who fail conservative management. This text reviews current data regarding surgical outcomes for the most common and newly developed incontinence procedures, as well as step-by-step descriptions of the key surgical steps necessary for success. All chapters are written by world renowned experts in this field and include the most up to date clinical information.

This impeccably researched guide provides the most thorough, up-to-date information available on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the most prevalent, but often misunderstood, bladder conditions. Helps sufferers assess their condition, find an informed physician or therapist, choose a clinic, and cope with the sometimes devastating emotional and sexual impact.

A compassionate guide to the treatment of incontinenceMillions of people suffer in silence as urinary incontinence erodes the quality of their lives. But it doesn2t have to be that way. From authors with impeccable credentials, Overcoming Incontinence offers a step-by-step plan that starts with natural, conservative methods, and moves to the groundbreaking advances in care and treatment. This practical guide gives the latest options for treating urinary incontinence-from simple lifestyle changes and exercises to devices, medications, and surgery. With the right information at your side, you can find a way to curb this problem and get a whole new lease on life.25% of women from age 30 to 59 have experienced an episode of urinary incontinenceMary Dierich, MSN, RN (Minneapolis, MN), heads the Center for Bladder and Pelvic Dysfunction at the University of Minnesota2s Department of Urologic Surgery. Felicia Froe, MD (Kansas City, MO), is one of only seventy-five female urologists in the United States.

Bladder leakage, bowel leakage, overactive bladder, light bladder leakage, fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence ... whatever you choose to call your misbehaving bladder or bowel, the fact is that life with incontinence can be challenging. In this book you'll receive guidance from leading experts about how to take control of your life-- even if that life includes incontinence. In addition to information about treating and living with incontinence are chapters on building resiliency, communicating with friends, family, and health professionals, and overcoming stigma. Laced throughout the book are courageous stories from individuals who've lived-- and thrived-- with incontinence. Whether incontinence is a new diagnosis or something you've lived with for years, whether your leakage is light or heavy, you're sure to find help and inspiration within this book.--Publisher's description.

Bronze Medal Winner of a 2009 National Health Information Award Stop your pelvic pain . . . naturally! If you suffer from an agonizing and emotionally stressful pelvic floor disorder, including pelvic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, prostatitis, incontinence, or discomfort during sex, urination, or bowel movements, it's time to alleviate your symptoms and start healing--without drugs or surgery. Natural cures, in the form of exercise, nutrition, massage, and self-care therapy, focus on the underlying cause of your pain, heal your condition, and stop your pain forever. The life-changing plan in this book gets to the root of your disorder with: A stretching, muscle-strengthening, and massage program you can do at home Guidelines on foods that will ease your discomfort Suggestions for stress- and pain-reducing home spa treatments Exercises for building core strength and enhancing sexual pleasure