Urinary Incontinence in Women

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Organizations

American Urogynecologic Society
2025 M Street NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC  20036
Phone: (202) 367-1167
Fax: (202) 367-2167
E-mail: info@augs.org
Web Address: www.augs.org
 

The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) is the premier society dedicated to research and education in urogynecology and in the detection, prevention, and treatment of female lower urinary tract disorders and pelvic floor disorders.


National Association for Continence (NAFC)
P.O. Box 1019
Charleston, SC  29402-1019
Phone: 1-800-BLADDER (1-800-252-3337)
Web Address: www.nafc.org
 

NAFC is a nonprofit national organization with a mission of consumer advocacy, education of the public, and information dissemination through collaboration and networking for the benefit of those with urinary incontinence. NAFC's booklet "Your Personal Guide to Bladder Health" can be ordered on the NAFC Web site.


National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
3 Information Way
Bethesda, MD  20892-3580
Phone: 1-800-891-5390
Fax: (703) 738-4929
TDD: 1–866–569–1162 toll-free
E-mail: nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Web Address: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov
 

The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), a federal agency, is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to their families, to health professionals, and to the public. NKUDIC answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient organizations and government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases.


National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street
New York, NY  10016
Phone: 1-800-622-9010
(212) 889-2210
Fax: (212) 689-9261
Web Address: www.kidney.org
 

The National Kidney Foundation works to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases and help people affected by these conditions. Its Web site has a wealth of information about adult and child conditions. Free materials, such as brochures and newsletters, are available.



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Author: Sandy Jocoy, RN Last Updated: September 17, 2008
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology

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