Dr. Ekene Enemchukwu Discusses Symptoms and Causes of Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Comedian Ellen Karis Shares New Survey Findings on Women’s Bathroom Preferences and Experiences
November is Bladder Health Month and an opportunity to delve into the seldom-discussed topic of peeing. Everyone does it, but not everyone’s experiences are mundane. A new survey of roughly 1,600 American women 18 years of age and older brings bathroom preferences and experiences to the forefront during this important awareness month. Conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of Astellas Pharma US, Inc., the Peehavior Survey reveals the bathroom preferences and experiences of women and the lengths they’ll go to when they have to go.
But what if you have to go more often than you’d like? Approximately 46 million U.S. adults 40 years of age and older have reported symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) at least sometimes, which may be the difference between going to the bathroom and running to the bathroom frequently.1,2
OAB is characterized by frequent and sudden urges to urinate, and as few as 1 in 8 women may seek treatment.2, 3 Dr. Ekene Enemchukwu, a practicing female pelvic medicine urologist, will discuss symptoms, causes and management of OAB
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