OAB is marked by symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency and urge incontinence.
Sleep loss can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.
Many people are too embarrassed to discuss their symptoms, or believe OAB is a normal part of aging. Italian researchers analyzed 19 smaller studies, which bolstered the theory of the pill's protective effect. The impact was stronger for recent use but was not dependent on how long women took it. The authors theorize that female hormones impact bile synthesis and secretion, causing fewer acids in the colon. Lab tests have shown that estrogen impedes colon cancer growth.