URINARY INCONTINENCE

This study tested a new surgical device (vacs-minifiks) to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. 36 women who had the procedure were followed for 24 months to see if it stopped urine leakage and improved quality of life. The device aims to provide a simpler, safer alternati…

This study tested a nurse-led educational program for 46 adults with resistant hypertension (high blood pressure not controlled by three or more drugs). The program focused on teaching patients about common side effects like sexual problems and bladder control issues. The goal wa…

This study tested doing two surgeries at the same time to help children who cannot control their bowel or bladder due to nerve problems. 30 children who had not gotten better with other treatments took part. The goal was to see if the combined surgery was safe and improved their …

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for adults with overactive bladder (OAB). 14 participants received brain stimulation to see if it could improve bladder control and reduce urgency. The goal was to understand how…

This study looked at whether a special laser treatment inside the vagina can help women with symptoms like dryness, burning, pain during sex, and bladder problems. About 100 women received the treatment and reported how their symptoms changed. The goal was to see if this laser ap…

This study looked at how symptoms change after a Bulkamid injection for stress urinary incontinence in women. The treatment is a simple, outpatient procedure done under local anesthesia. It helps the urethra close better to reduce leakage. The study included 70 women who received…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help women with urinary incontinence (leaking urine) reduce how often it happens. About 194 women took part, using the app for 12 weeks while a control group received standard care. The goal was to see if the app could cut incontinen…

This study tested whether Kegel or squat exercises work better for women with urinary incontinence. Thirty women aged 30 to 60 did either Kegels or squats for 10 minutes, three times a day, for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in incontinence severity and quality of life us…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation device can reduce symptoms of urgency urinary incontinence (sudden, strong urges to urinate) in women. 70 adult women with this condition were randomly assigned to receive either real magnetic stimulation or a sham (fa…

This study tested whether a special pelvic floor muscle exercise program, based on the Health Belief Model, could help reduce urinary incontinence and improve quality of life in women with multiple sclerosis. 46 women completed the 3-month program. The goal was to see if these ex…

This study tested whether giving parents remote lifestyle and dietary advice (tele-rehabilitation) could help reduce bedwetting in children aged 5 to 10. 69 children with frequent bedwetting took part. The approach focused on simple changes like limiting evening drinks and avoidi…

This study tested a new vaginal probe that uses special lights (photobiomodulation) to help postmenopausal women with vaginal atrophy that hasn't improved with other treatments. The probe aims to reduce pain and discomfort by stimulating natural tissue repair. The study included …

This study looked at how common urinary incontinence is in female runners and tested three exercise programs to treat it. 120 women who run at least 15 km per week and experience leaks during running took part. They did either pelvic floor exercises alone, pelvic floor plus abdom…

This study tested a pumpkin seed supplement in 19 women aged 35-55 with urinary frequency and leakage. Participants took two tablets daily for 7 days. Researchers measured changes in toileting behavior and quality of life. The goal was to see if the supplement could ease symptoms…

This study looked at how a new prototype catheter with micro-holes affects the bladder lining compared to a standard catheter. 43 healthy women were randomly assigned to use one of the two catheters. Researchers checked for any changes or damage to the bladder lining right after …

This study looked at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) and physical function impact the success of non-surgical treatments for urinary incontinence in women aged 70 and older. Researchers tracked 70 women over 12 weeks as they did standard pelvic floor exercises. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at 609 women who had vaginal surgery to fix pelvic organ prolapse. The goal was to find out how often they developed bladder leakage (urinary incontinence) after surgery and what factors might increase that risk. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress…

This study looked at ways to improve how doctors diagnose and treat urinary incontinence in women without surgery. About 400 women took part, and researchers measured changes in symptoms and quality of life. The goal was to find better approaches to help women manage this common …

This study tested two French-language questionnaires about sexuality in 298 women who had surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, or fecal incontinence. The goal was to see if these new tools accurately measure sexual function compared to an existing questionnair…