Overactive Bladder

Bladder control problems affect tens of millions of people every day, and many people are reluctant to talk about it.

Do you go more than eight times per day?
Are you urinating often or frequently (i.e., peeing a lot)?
Do you feel like you have to pee a lot or have urinary urgency in men or women,
Are you asking yourself, “Why do I have to pee so much?”

Bladder control problems affect an estimated 1 in 6 US adults

Discussing your symptoms with your physician can be the first step to getting help.

Symptoms of Overactive bladder (OAB)

Urgency - the uncontrollable urge to use the bathroom

Frequency – The need to urinate more than eight times per day

Urge Incontinence - leakage accidents that occur before you reach the bathroom

Urinary Retention – Holding increasingly large amounts of urine

Stress Incontinence - Leaking when you sneeze, cough, laugh, or exercise

Facts about Overactive bladder (OAB):

Ignoring Overactive Bladder (OAB) Poses Risks. People with undiagnosed OAB have reported :

You Are Not Alone – Find Relief for Bladder Control Problems

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a treatable condition. It’s not a normal part of aging. And you shouldn’t have to deal with it on your own. There are many ways to treat incontinence4 and get back to living life.

Stewart WF, Van Rooyen JB, Cundiff GW, et al. World J Urol. 2003;20(6):327-336.
US Census Bureau 2020. US adult and under-age-18 populations: 2020 census. https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/adult-and-under-the-age-of-18-populations-2020-census.html. Accessed June 20, 2022.
Leede Research, “Views on OAB: A Study for the National Association of Continence.” December 16, 2015.

Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.