Domtar Expands Personal Care Portfolio with Purchase of Butterfly Health Inc.

Every day, Domtar improves the quality of peoples’ lives by providing dignity and choice through its Personal Care products. In line with its strategy and core capabilities, Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) has purchased the assets of Butterfly Health Inc. BUTTERFLY® body liners offer discreet, secure protection for accidental bowel leakage (ABL). “This product provides a unique solution to a problem that exists for roughly 1 out of 10 people. It represents a complementary addition to our portfolio of brands and technologies,” stated Mike Fagan, President of Domtar Personal Care. Read more.

Source: Business Wire, June 27, 2016

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System for Urinary and Fecal Dysfunctions

Axonics Modulation Technologies won European regulatory approval for its Sacral Neuromodulation System (SNM), a product designed to treat overactive bladder, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. The device is rechargeable, and so can be used for longer periods than similar devices that have to be replaced with new batteries periodically. Read more.

Source: Medgadget, June 7, 2016

Hironic Announces the World’s First HIFU Urinary Incontinence Treatment Clinical Study

Hironic, a leading innovator of medical aesthetic laser and energy devices, announced that the world’s first HIFU urinary incontinence treatment clinical study using Ultra Vera™ was presented at the 18th Japanese Society of Female Pelvic Floor Medicine (JFPFM) held in Kitakyushu from June 11th to 12th. Read more.

Source: PR Rocket, June 25, 2016

Prostate Cancer Breakthrough As New Laser Treatment Destroys Tumors with No Side Effects

Prostate cancer patients have seen their tumours destroyed with a revolutionary new laser treatment which has no side effects. Doctors in the US hailed the development as “exciting” because it could offer hope to millions of men diagnosed with the disease . Currently, prostate cancer is normally treated with surgery or radiotherapy which can result in erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. Read more.

Source: Mirror Online, June 10, 2016

Woman with Incontinence Due to Injury

My Story – Submitted by: Davida

What a beautiful day it was. July 27, 1997, the sky a brilliant blue and, in spite of the dazzling sunshine, cool and delicious. It was my birthday and I was riding Adoro, my thoroughbred four year old gelding, sweet and wise beyond his years. We were making circles in the corral when he stumbled. He never fell (and neither did I), but he tripped on something and stumbled, brought to his knees for only a moment. I fell forward onto my saddle’s high pommel (like the horn of a western saddle). As Adoro righted himself, I did too, but the damage had already been done. My impact with the saddle had destroyed my urethra and seriously injured my bladder. There was blood everywhere and, suddenly, I was incontinent.

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Teenager with Enuresis

My Story – Submitted by: Johnny

I’m 14 now, and have always been a bedwetter. I wet on average 4-5 times a week. I’ve had all the tests and a few treatments, and nothing has helped.

I share a room with my brother (he’s one year younger) and a few years ago after his constant complaining about smell and being woken up while I changed my sheets, my Mom finally decided that diapers would be the best solution. Continue reading→

Teenager Using Absorbent Products after Car Accident

My Story – Submitted by: Liz

I’m 17 years old and I was in a car accident at age 14. The accident left me with many internal damages which included my bladder. Since then, I have not been able to control my bladder. I am forced to wear diapers all the time and it is so embarrassing, especially at school. Continue reading→

Teenager with Multiple Types of Incontinence

My Story – Submitted by: Liz

I am nearly 18 years old and have suffered with both day and night incontinence from day one. There has not been a single say or night that I can remember not having a serious accident. It’s hard to believe that doctors really care about anyone with incontinence, as for years 10 years I was told ‘you’ll grow out of it’, ‘you’re just lazy’ and it really hurts me to think that other people are going through this too.Continue reading→

Still Searching for a Treatment for a Sensitive Bladder

My Story – Submitted by: Anonymous

After taking some one with me to the doctors they finely listened to me about my incontinence problems. After all the tests (I had done urodynamics and a cystocopy), they came to the conclusion that I have a sensitive bladder. My continence advisor, which I self referred to, reckons I also have a small bladder. Continue reading→

Sharing with Family Improved Quality of Life

My Story – Submitted by: Rick

I want to share my story with you and hopefully I can help others deal with the same.

Don’t get down. Do what you have do. I’m married and have a understanding wife, and family. When I started having accidents, day, and night, I went to get help, and doctors could not find anything wrong. It left me with few options. I refused to wear anything, but that only caused me to isolate myself. My loving wife took over and encouraged me to get out and off the couch. She said no one will laugh at you. Let’s have a family meeting with everyone and just tell them how bad your problem is and that you now have to wear diaper all the time. When we told them, they all seemed shocked but said, “It’s OK.”Continue reading→