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Male Urinary Incontinence Links and Resources
The following is a list of websites that can help you learn more about
male urinary incontinence including issues related to prostate and bladder health.
General Information on Urinary Incontinence
American Urological Association Foundation
The American Urological Association Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to support and promote research, patient/public education and advocacy to improve the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of urologic disease. The foundation is associated with the American Urological
Association, and content on the website is written and reviewed by expert urologists.
Incontinence and Bladder Control Center from WebMD
The Incontinence and Bladder Control Center is a section of WebMD that provides a wide variety of current information on urinary incontinence and bladder control issues. WebMD News is an independent media service designed to provide news,
information, and educational material to consumers and physicians.
Men's Health Center from WebMD
The Men's Health Center is a section of WebMD that features in-depth articles on men's health issues, from prostate problems to hair loss, as well as fitness and nutrition. WebMD News is an independent media service designed to provide news, information, and
educational material to consumers and physicians.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and was established in 1987 to increase knowledge and understanding about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system among people with these conditions
and their families, health care professionals, and the general public.
Urinary Incontinence in Men
From this link you will find:
- What causes urinary incontinence in men?
- How is urinary incontinence diagnosed?
- How is urinary incontinence treated?
- Hope through research
- More information for men
Prostate Health
Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is a non-profit founded in 1993 with the goal of finding better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer. The site includes a wide range of information on the diagnosis
and treatment of prostate cancer including side effects such as urinary dysfunction.
Prostate Cancer Health Center from WebMD
The Prostate Cancer Health Center is a section of WebMD that features information on the latest research about prostate cancer, treatment options, community resources and a glossary of terms among other
articles.WebMD News is an independent media service designed to provide news, information,
and educational material to consumers and physicians.
Prostate Health: What Every Man Needs to Know
This article presents an overview of prostate disease and treatment including prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia and is written in everyday language geared to patients. The article was published by the U.S. Food
and Drug and Administration (FDA), a federal agency responsible for regulating drugs and
medical devices and helping the public get the accurate information to improve their health.
Prostate Lab
Quickie Orientation (Prostate Cancer Pathology 101)
This website provides information on prostate disease that can be helpful in making decisions concerning the screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. The site has a special focus on prostate cancer pathology including
staging and grading and an explanation of how to read a pathology report on a prostate biopsy.
Dealing with Prostate Cancer
Read as one men tells you how he dealt with Prostate Cancer - "Don't be afraid
your life will end; be afraid you will never experience life."
Patient Advocacy Organizations
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
The National Prostate Cancer Coalition is a non-profit organization that focuses on awareness, outreach, and advocacy. Activities include outreach to high-risk groups such as African Americans
and veterans and underserved communities. The organization also publishes a free weekly
on-line newsletter about prostate cancer.
US TOO International
Us Too International is Us TOO is a grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors to serve prostate cancer survivors,
their spouses/partners and families.
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