Managing overactive bladder

The treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) depends on the severity of your symptoms, the impact of your symptoms on your quality of life, and your medical history. You and your doctor will develop a treatment plan that is suitable for you.

There are several lifestyle interventions for the management of overactive bladder (OAB) that may be used alone or in combination with medications. Find out more.

If you are diagnosed with overactive bladder, your symptoms can be helped by lifestyle interventions and medications. Medications known as anticholinergics are the main medication option for OAB.

If lifestyle interventions and medications aren’t enough to control your overactive bladder symptoms, there are surgical options you can discuss with your doctor.

Wondering if treatment for overactive bladder is covered? The answer depends on the type of treatment and the type of insurance you have.

If you think you may have overactive bladder (OAB) and you've decided to talk to your doctor about what treatment is available to you, you've already taken an important step in improving your symptoms. But here are 3 easy steps to help you make sure you get the most from your treatment.

You don't have to put up with OAB! In order for your doctor to help you find the best treatment, he or she needs to know exactly what you're experiencing. In other words, what symptoms you are having, how bothersome the symptoms are, and how often you are having them. It may be hard for you to talk to your doctor about OAB and the symptoms you're experiencing.