Does your bladder rule your life?  

While it’s not a topic we’d care to dwell upon, an over-active bladder is a major problem for many post-menopausal women, according to the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health.

The Foundation has joined an international study team tackling the issue head-on. They plan to investigate a new medication to help treat incontinence, with colleagues from Brisbane and Melbourne Health.

We are calling for women volunteers aged 40 to 74 who have an over-active bladder - and who are menopausal (had their last period at least a year ago) - to enrol for the 12 week international study.

Do you:

Go to the toilet more than eight times a day?

Does your bladder rule your life?

Are you sometimes caught short?

Consider yourself to be in good general health?

Live with-in travelling distance of Clayton?

If you are interested in more information, please go to  Urge (not stress) Incontinence Trial

or contact the research team at the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women‘s Health
Phone (03) 9543 9463
or
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Background

More than one in three women aged 45 to 64 live with over-active bladders or incontinence. Latest research from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health tells us that 1.8 million Australian women have trouble with leaking bladders.

In fact, those with overactive bladders, who usually stay dry but have their lives ruled by running to the toilet all the time, have a tough time. Their lifestyles can be severely restricted and they often become house-bound, fearful of having an accident. The implications for work, sport and social activities are enormous.

Seeking help and information is important for woman affected by incontinence, yet studies show women do not like to report these symptoms.

The Foundation has free information on incontinence (http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/issues/oi_incontinence.htm) and encourages women to access this and to discuss the problem with their doctor.

Media

If you would like to interview a gynaecologist, GP, endocrinologist or physiotherapist involved in the study, please call Aleeza Zohar on (03) 9562 6771 or 0425 758 729.

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Content February 07, 2006