The female urinary system’s anatomy is distinctively designed, and it significantly impacts UTI susceptibility. Unlike their male counterparts, women have a noticeably shorter urethra. This anatomical ...

Once a UTI develops, “the most common and effective treatment is a course of antibiotics,” says Adair. The specific ...

Frequent urination is another symptom of a urinary tract infection, per the Mayo Clinic. A UTI can make you feel like you ...

Repeat sling surgery is frequently offered to women with recurrent SUI following sling surgery. Scarring from previous surgery can make the periurethral dissection more cumbersome, and can also affect ...

Many other health problems can also cause these signs. If you have any of these signs, see your doctor as soon as possible. Learn more about bladder cancer from the National Cancer Institute. Image of ...

The first group of female pilots assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing begin their first day of ground testing an in-flight bladder relief system. (Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang/Air Force) The ...

Kidney (renal cell) cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the lining of the tubules in the kidney. Many other health problems can also cause these signs. If you have any of these signs, ...

Sling-related complications vary with the material composition of the sling. While surgery with prepackaged synthetic slings is associated with a quicker recovery, shorter operating time, shorter ...