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Join us for a night to discuss bladder and bowel control with our very own Dr. Tait Fors on Wednesday, September 20, from 6-7 pm

More than 37 million adults in the United States — almost one in six — suffer from overactive bladder (OAB)1,2 and nearly 18 million Americans — about one in 12 — are living with fecal incontinence.3,4 Many sufferers limit their lives socially, professionally, and personally.5 However, as many as 45% who suffer from symptoms do not seek treatment and as many as seven in 10 stop using medications within six months due to intolerable side effects or unsatisfying results.6,7,8

These symptoms may be causing you or a loved one to say “no” to activities you love:

You are not alone. Find relief today! Join Dr. Erin Salter from Wisconsin Institute of Urology for a free educational event, “Discover treatment options for bladder and bowel control”, on Wednesday, September 20, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and learn options for treatment and control. This will be a hybrid event where you can participate online from your home computer or join us in person at Wisconsin Institute of Urology, 1265 W American Dr #100, Neenah, WI 54956.

Click the link to register https://tinyurl.com/DrFors

“Bladder and bowel incontinence is common, but it’s not a normal part of aging. It’s annoying, inconvenient, and frustrating, and can significantly impact a person’s self-confidence, exercise, activities and even intimacy,” said Dr. Erin Salter. “The good news is it’s treatable.”

Wisconsin Institute of Urology is dedicated to service through compassionate patient-centered care, promoting a partnership between provider, patient, and community while adhering to the highest standards of integrity and excellence. We are committed to progressive and innovative care, using state-of-the-art technology with the most cost-effective means possible.

  1. Stewart WF, et al. Prevalence and burden of overactive bladder in the United States. World J Urol. 2003 May;20(6):327-336.
  2. United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2011). World Population Prospects: The 2010 Revision, CD-ROM Edition.
  3. Whitehead WE, Borrud L, Goode PS, et al. Pelvic floor disorders network. Fecal incontinence in US adults: epidemiology and risk factors. Gastroenterology. 2009;137: 512-517.
  4. United States Quick Facts. United States Census Bureau Web site. Available at: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/ PST045215/00. Accessed July 19, 2016.
  5. Dmochowski RR, Newman DK. Impact of overactive bladder on women in the United States: results of a national survey. Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2007;23:65-76.
  6. Leede Research, “Views on OAB: A Study for the National Association of Continence.” December 16, 2015.
  7. Yu YF, Nichol MB, Yu AP, et al. Persistence and adherence of medications for chronic overactive bladder/urinary incontinence in the California Medicaid Program. Value in Health. 2005;8(4)495-505.
  8. Yeaw J, Benner JS, Walt JG, Sian S, Smith DB, et al. J Manag Care Pharm. 2009;15(9):728-740.

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Wisconsin Institute of Urology is dedicated to service through compassionate patient-centered care, promoting a partnership between provider, patient, and community while adhering to the highest standards of integrity and excellence. We are committed to progressive and innovative care, using state-of-the-art technology with the most cost-effective means possible.

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WIU’s New London location is relocating.

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