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How does OAB affect your sense of self?

Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyAnn Wendling, MD, MPHin July 2024
Updated onOctober 23, 2024
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Kidney & Urinary HealthLiving with Chronic Illness

Women living with overactive bladder discuss how it affects their sense of self.

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