incontinence center
by director: Diane K. Newman, RNC, MSN, CRNP, FAAN
Welcome to our urinary incontinence center where you can learn about the types, causes and symptoms of urinary incontinence and about ways to treat and manage your situation.
Do you have urinary incontinence?
We also describe urinary incontinence products, pants, pads and other incontinence supplies for men and women so you can feel more knowledgable before you purchase from us or elsewhere.
You might also want to walk through our Underwear Buying Guide if you need help with your decision.
- Do you leak urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise?
- Do you leak urine on the way to the bathroom?
- Do you have intense and sudden bladder urges you cannot control?
- Do you find yourself going to the bathroom often, more than 8 times in a day?
- Do you wake up more than two times at night to go to the bathroom?
- Do you need to know the locations of bathrooms when you travel or go shopping?
- Are you afraid that you will leak urine during sex?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you have a problem with your bladder called urinary incontinence.
Urinary Incontinence (UI) is the unwanted leakage or loss of urine when you don't want to; a very common problem in the United States estimated to afflict 15 million Americans. More than two thirds of the persons with urinary incontinence are women. The total annual cost of providing care for persons with urinary incontinence is estimated to be $28 billion.
The inability to control urine is one of the most unpleasant and distressing problems from which a person can suffer, often causing isolation, depression and physiological problems. In addition to the patient, urinary incontinence is also a burden for family caregivers and the community, and the major reason aging parents are put into nursing homes.
Learn more about Urinary Incontinence
NEW! View a Free Webinar Called
"Women Controlling Continence"
The AUA Foundation is pleased to host this important forum in recognition of
World Continence Week. Millions live with unwanted leakage of urine.
Click here to view recorded webinar
This on-line Webinar forum will feature nationally known experts to:
- Explain incontinence and who has this condition.
- Identify the impact of incontinence on health and wellness.
- Discuss the stigma associated with bladder and bowel problems.
- Describe what can be done to prevent incontinence.
- Explain the self-care measures that can improve the lives of those with
incontinence.
- Identify treatment options for urinary incontinence.
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Consumers
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Nurses and other Medical Professionals

ContinenceNurse.net is a website specifically for continence nurses and
other pelvic health professionals. Much of the content is provided by
Diane Newman, RNC, MSN, CRNP, FAAN and is designed to help busy pelvic
health professionals solve everyday problems. There are sections about
long term care, male and female pelvic health issues as well as continuing
education programs, downloadable worksheets, and such community forums
as Practice Pearls where nurses can describe difficult cases and ask other
nurses for help. Registration is required for access to most of the website.
Please visit.
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Continence Health Fair: Thompson Center, Wednesday, June 24th, 11am-2pm
Men’s Health Talk: Wednesday, June 24th, 7 PM, Chicago
Prostate Cancer Center (co-sponsored by Us TOO) 815 Pasquinelli Drive,
Westmont, 630-654-2515.
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Survey Report Report of a Survey of Women with Bladder Control Disorders by Diane K. Newman, RNC, MSN, CRNP, FAAN. Large Poster (43" X 28") suitable for printing by commercial printer. This file can be saved onto a floppy disk (799 KB) and taken to a printer. |
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Poster
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Posted January 2002
Last updated September 2009