Researchers discover gene that may help the body sense a full urinary bladder

In a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study involving both mice and patients who are part of an NIH Clinical Center trial, researchers discovered that a gene, called PIEZO2, may be responsible for the powerful urge to urinate that we normally feel several times a day. The Researchers discover gene that may help the body sense a full urinary bladder

UH researcher receives $1.6 million to reverse urinary incontinence

A University of Houston researcher is working to reverse pelvic floor dysfunction which can result in urinary incontinence, a condition affecting 30-60% of the female population and 5-15% of males. UH researcher receives $1.6 million to reverse urinary incontinence

Scientists find sensor protein that makes normal bladder function possible

A team co-led by scientists at Scripps Research has found that the main sensor protein enabling our sense of touch also underlies the feeling of having a full bladder and makes normal bladder function possible. Scientists find sensor protein that makes normal bladder function possible

Study examines knowledge and use of Kegels that treat and prevent urinary incontinence

Kegels are underused to treat and prevent urinary incontinence, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Study examines knowledge and use of Kegels that treat and prevent urinary incontinence

Pregnant and postpartum women more likely to suffer from constipation

Women are 2–3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their life, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Pregnant and postpartum women more likely to suffer from constipation

Quality services at healthcare facilities could reduce ‘devastating’ birth injury

The number of women in Uganda suffering from obstetric fistula will continue to rise if they go to local traditional healers because healthcare facilities with trained staff are inaccessible, a study warns. Quality services at healthcare facilities could reduce ‘devastating’ birth injury