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Urology
Shifting the paradigm for treating overactive bladder
May 08, 2022
Cheryl Iglesia, MD, discusses varying treatments for overactive bladder at the 2022 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists' Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting held in San Diego, California from May 6-8.
Is neuromodulation beneficial for patients with female sexual dysfunction?
March 18, 2022
Although percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) is commonly used to treat overactive bladder, investigators continue to assess whether this neuromodulation technique is beneficial for patients with other urologic conditions.
AUGS executive summary: Assessment of the pelvic floor and associated musculoskeletal system
March 01, 2022
The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) published an executive summary on the pelvic floor and associated musculoskeletal system assessment.
The state of organ-sparing radical cystectomy for women
January 03, 2022
Women are less likely to be diagnosed with bladder cancer, but that does not make the disease any less fatal for this population of patients.
Female soldiers at higher risk for pelvic floor disorders
October 01, 2020
"These results may have a direct impact on health care delivery if used to develop screening for women at higher risk and to prepare providers to treat women suffering from PFD," researchers said.
Cystoscopy at the time of prolapse repair
April 07, 2020
The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) has issued guidelines on cystoscopy at the time of prolapse repair.
Routine cystoscopy after minimally invasive hysterectomy associated with increased UTIs
November 19, 2019
Results presented at the 2019 AAGL Congress demonstrated a higher rate of UTI among younger patients with increased estimated blood loss (EBL) following the procedure.
Experts recommend selective use of cystoscopy
February 02, 2013
Although many researchers have recommended cystoscopy as a universal screening tool to detect injury at the time of hysterectomy, new research recommends selective use of cystoscopy based on the low absolute risk of urinary tract injury.
Osteoporosis, increased incontinence risk linked
December 01, 2012
Osteoporosis, pelvic organ prolapse, and incontinence are common in postmenopausal women. Basic research has also implicated collagen and extracellular matrix abnormalities in these conditions.
Atypical antipsychotics may raise LUTS risk in women
December 01, 2012
Women taking atypical antipsychotic medications (AAPs) have about a 3-fiold higher prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) compared with nonusers, a study on the presence of LUTS among users of psychoactive medications has found.