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ARE YOU SUFFERING IN SILENCE? LEARN ABOUT BLADDER CONTROL

Bladder control problems affect tens of millions of people every day. If you’re one of them, you should speak up.

Important Safety Information

TREAT YOURSELF
 TO LESS WORRY

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.

LEARN ABOUT TREATMENT

DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

  • Going more than 8 times a day
  • Avoiding social events
  • Using pads to control leaks

OAB IS

EXTREMELY COMMON

1 IN 6 ADULTS 

HAS OAB<sup>1,2</sup>

Infographic showing one in six adults have overactive bladder (OAB)

IGNORING OAB POSES RISKS

People with undiagnosed OAB in one study reported loss of confidence (54% of respondents), loss of self-esteem (49%), and loss of intimacy (45%).3

Don't choose the SILENT TREATMENT

If OAB is disrupting your life, tell your doctor.

I did some research, talked to my doctor and thought, this could be the answer I’m looking for so I don’t need to swallow pills anymore.

– Carmen Experiencing relief with Medtronic bladder control delivered by the InterStim™ system
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1

Stewart WF, Van Rooyen JB, Cundiff GW, et al. World J Urol. 2003;20(6):327-336.

2

United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2011). World Population Prospects: The 2010 Revision, CD-ROM Edition.

3

Leede Research, “Views on OAB: A Study for the National Association of Continence.” December 16, 2015. CD-ROM Edition.

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.