Cystitis & Overactive Bladder Foundation
Supporting people affected by bladder conditions with information, resources, and a caring community.
Bladder Conditions
Understand common bladder conditions, from symptoms and diagnosis to available treatment options.
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Emergency guide to acute prostatitis - severe prostate infection requiring urgent IV antibiotics. Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Acute Urinary Retention
Acute urinary retention is a medical emergency. Learn causes, symptoms, catheterization treatment, and when to seek emergency care.
Atrophic Vaginitis and Urinary Symptoms
Learn about genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) - causes, symptoms including recurrent UTIs and urinary urgency, diagnosis, and effective treatments.
Bacterial Cystitis
Bacterial cystitis causes painful urination and urgency. Learn symptoms, causes, antibiotic treatment, and when to see a doctor.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Learn about BPH (enlarged prostate) - symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments including medications and surgical options.
Bladder Cancer
Learn about bladder cancer symptoms, types, staging, and treatments including TURBT, BCG therapy, and cystectomy. Early detection saves lives.
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder diverticulum causes, symptoms, and treatment. Learn about these bladder wall pouches that can lead to infections, stones, and cancer.
Bladder Neck Obstruction
Learn about bladder neck obstruction: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition affecting urine flow.
Latest Articles
Explore our collection of health articles covering nutrition, supplements, and bladder health tips.
Goldenrod for Bladder: 96% Improvement or Weak Trials?
Goldenrod for bladder health is German Commission E approved. Two open trials show 96% improvement, but no controls and an awkward antibiotic clash.
Small Bladder Myth: What You Probably Have Instead
Most adults who say they have a small bladder actually don't — they have overactive bladder, a treatable condition. Here's how to tell the difference.
How Many Times Should You Pee a Day? It's Not 7 or 8
The 7-to-8-a-day figure repeated everywhere isn't backed by the largest healthy-women study. The real mean is closer to 5. Here's the honest range.
Hyperbaric Oxygen for Radiation Cystitis: 14-Trial Review
RICH-ART RCT plus a 2024 meta-analysis of 14 trials (556 patients) puts hyperbaric oxygen for radiation cystitis at 90% improvement. Access is the harder part.
Does Chamomile Tea Irritate the Bladder?
Chamomile tea calms bladder muscle but mildly raises urine output through hippurate excretion. Who tolerates it, who flares, what the human data shows.
Equisetum arvense: Diuretic Evidence vs NCCIH Safety
Two positive diuretic RCTs. An NCCIH warning. A LiverTox flag. An Australian import ban. Five regulators, five verdicts on Equisetum arvense.
Most Popular Articles
Our most-read health articles, checked for accuracy by qualified professionals and trusted by thousands of readers.
Chamomile Tea for Overactive Bladder: Does It Help?
Can chamomile tea help overactive bladder symptoms? We review the research on apigenin, bladder relaxation, and practical tips for using chamomile tea for OAB.
Bladder Friendly Recipes: 10 Easy Meals That Won't Trigger Symptoms
10 bladder friendly recipes with full instructions, prep times, and the science behind each ingredient. Safe for IC, OAB, and sensitive bladders.
Enlarged Prostate Natural Remedies: 8 Options Reviewed
Evidence-based enlarged prostate natural remedies including supplements, diet, and lifestyle changes. What clinical trials say about natural BPH relief.
How to Prevent UTI After Sex: 8 Evidence-Based Steps
Learn how to prevent UTI after sex with 8 evidence-backed strategies including cranberry, D-mannose, probiotics, and simple habits that reduce infection risk.
Vitamin D and Bladder Health: What the Research Shows
Research links vitamin D deficiency to overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and UTIs. Here's what the studies found and what it means for you.
Radiation Cystitis: Symptoms, Treatment and Natural Remedies
Complete guide to radiation cystitis after cancer treatment. Learn about symptoms, conventional treatments, natural remedies, diet tips and how to prevent it.
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