Fact Sheets

Neurogenic Bladder and Incontinence
Neurogenic bladder happens when the body's muscles and nerves fail to communicate correctly. The result can be loss of bladder control.
Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder
Pediatric neurogenic bladder is a condition in which nerve damage prevents communication between bladder muscles and the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor weakens, leading the organs to descend or herniate into the vagina.
Overactive Bladder
A condition in which an individual has an urgent need to urinate multiple times per day and/or night.
Urinary Incontinence in Women
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine or urine leakage. Learn about causes and treatment.
Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)
Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence refers to involuntary urine leakageduring moments of sudden abdominal pressure such as during a cough, sneeze, laugh, or other physical activity.
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections are bacterial infections that occur in the urinary tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Urinary Retention
A condition in which it is difficult to partially or completely empty their bladder. Urinary retention by be acute (when it begins suddenly), or chronic (when it develops slowly over time).
Penile and Urethral Cancer
Penile and urethral cancers are two rare cancer types that affect the penis and urethra. Learn about symptoms and treatment.