Urinary Incontinence in Women

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resource

Maritime Women's Bladder Health Website
Web Address: http://www.womensbladderhealth.com
 

The Maritime Women's Bladder Health Website was developed by health professionals experienced in caring for women who have involuntary loss of urine (urinary incontinence). It is designed to provide information to help them make informed choices about their health. The site provides basic information about urinary incontinence in women and its treatment, as well as links to additional resources.


Organizations

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
780 Echo Drive
Ottawa, ON  K1S 5R7
Phone: 1-800-561-2416
(613) 730-4192
Fax: (613) 730-4314
E-mail: helpdesk@sogc.com
Web Address: www.sogc.org
 

The mission of SOGC is to promote optimal women's health through leadership, collaboration, education, research, and advocacy in the practise of obstetrics and gynaecology.


Canadian Continence Foundation
P.O. Box 30, Victoria Branch
Westmount, QC  H3Z 2V4
Phone: (514) 488-8379
1-800-265-9575 (Consumer Help Line)
E-mail: help@continence-fdn.ca
Web Address: http://www.continence-fdn.ca/
 

The Canadian Continence Foundation provides information on a variety of incontinence issues. Books, newsletters, and videotapes are also available for purchase. You can order a free information packet by calling 1-800-265-9575.


Canadian Urological Association
Web Address: www.cua.org


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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Carrie Henley
Last Updated: December 5, 2006
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology
Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine

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