Overactive bladder - Oxford Gynaecology

OVERACTIVE BLADder
Contents
Introduction 2
What is an overactive bladder (OAB)? 2
What is the impact of OAB? 2
How do you diagnose OAB? 2
Differential diagnosis/secondary causes 3
Investigations 3
Aims of treatment 5
Lifestyle changes and behavioural therapy 6
Pharmacotherapy 7
Complementary therapy 10
New developments 10
Surgical management 11
Resources 11
References 12
Authors:
l Natalia Price, subspecialist trainee in urogynaecology,
The Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
l Simon Jackson, consultant gynaecologist, The Women’s
Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Reviewers:
l Sally Hope, GP and honorary research fellow in women’s
health, Department of Primary Health Care, University
of Oxford.
l Michael Kirby, GP and visiting professor, Faculty of
Health & Human Sciences, University of Hertfordshire.
l Adrian Wagg, consultant geriatrician, University College
Hospital, London.
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