OAB is commonly treated with a class of medicines called anticholinergics or antimuscarinics. These medicines block chemicals in your body that help the bladder to squeeze. By blocking these chemicals ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is prevalent among women with fibromyalgia (FM) and is associated with higher symptom severity and ...

Do you often feel a sudden, intense urge to urinate that disrupts your daily life? If so, you may be experiencing one of the most common overactive bladder symptoms. Understanding the signs to look ...

To better understand phenotypes of OAB, an expert panel developed a phenotype classification system based on variables considered to be important for treatment. The following variables were selected ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) can be a challenge, but there are lots of ways to manage it. Lifestyle changes, medication, and surgery can all help. But it’s possible to make some common mistakes without ...

A new retrospective study published in the International Urogynecology Journal (DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06209-8) by researchers at Allegheny Health Network's (AHN) Women's Institute found that ...

Idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition in the United States, with a prevalence of 16% for men and 16.9% for women (World J Urol. 2003;20:327-336). OAB is costly, with related ...

There’s nothing that spoils your fun faster than leaving home and having bladder spasms strike immediately after. Racing to the nearest bathroom while worrying about the risk of a potential bladder ...

Having a hysterectomy can affect bladder function. For some, this contributes to new or worsened overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, including frequent urination and strong, sudden urges to urinate.

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is prevalent among women with fibromyalgia (FM) and is associated with higher symptom severity and comorbidity, according to a study pu ...