Men's Health
Welcome to the section of NAFC's Web site devoted to men. Please click on any of the following links to read more about topics that are commonly of interest to men. But first, be sure to read NAFC's "What Every Man Should Know."
- Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), also known as Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence: characterized by leakage when you cough, sneeze or laugh, can be the result of prostate cancer surgery
- Urge Urinary Incontinence (UUI) and Overactive Bladder (OAB): symptoms include the urgent and frequent need to urinate and resultant urine loss
- Enlarged Prostate, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: symptoms include urinary urgency, frequency, and urine retention
- Fecal Incontinence: loss of gas, liquid or solid stool; can be the result of prostate cancer treatment
- Nocturia: awaking at night once or more to urinate
- Pelvic Muscle Exercises or "Kegel" exercises: suggested for stress incontinence, urinary urgency, and sexual vitality
- Diet and daily habits and odor control
- Tips for men on self-catheterization and wearing external condom catheters
- Read the answers to commonly asked questions related to men's health
If you would like information on a topic related to pelvic health that you cannot find, please e-mail memberservices@nafc.org with your suggestion. We are here to help you.
