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Overactive bladder

Feature: Overactive bladder

Overactive bladder is usually caused by bladder muscles being too active and contracting too often. This makes people with overactive bladders feel like they have to urinate. But some simple strategies may help stop this urge. This feature tells you about them and why keeping a diary can be helpful. You can also read about the pelvic floor and how to feel and strengthen it.

Pelvic floor training
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Research summaries

Overactive bladder: What helps women who have the urge to urinate very frequently?

Bladder training and pelvic floor muscle exercises can reduce leaks and visits to the toilet in women with an overactive bladder. Medication can also help a little. Surgery for this condition has not been studied enough. more...