Related to this topic: Patient+ | Weblinks | Equipment | Books | Glossaries
Print options: 
(tip - pdf print is neatest)
Other options:
(what's this?)
The UK Paruresis Trust
PO Box 182Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 9AE
Web: www.ukpt.org.uk
Paruresis is "an inability to urinate in the presence, real or perceived, of others". Common names for the condition are Shy Bladder, Bashful Bladder or Pee Shy. A medical description is Psychogenic Urinary Retention. It affects both men and women, of all ages and backgrounds. Sufferers are often called Avoidant Paruretics (or APs for short), meaning that their paruresis manifests itself in avoiding the situations that inhibit them from being able to pee.
The UK Paruresis Association was set up in July 2002, and it became a charity in December 2002. They offer internet based information and support. There is also a support group who meet in London every 3 months.
Checked: March 2006
Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the above links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK.
Related pages in Patient UK
Medical reference articles in PatientPlus related to this topic (^ top of page)
Genitourinary History and Examination Voiding DifficultiesLinks to other selected websites related to this topic (^ top of page)
Paruresis Shy BladderOther - Useful resources (^ top of page)
Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.Evidence based medicine
Online textbooks and journals
A-Z of UK Guidelines
A-Z of Online Videos
Medline
Other good health sites
*** NEW *** Patient UK Newspaper
View current health newsMedical equipment products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Books related to this topic (^ top of page)
Want to search some more? Use the Google Search box below to search our site.
Would you like to try our advanced on-line knowledge support system designed to provide professionals with relevant up to date information about recognition and management of disease or take the Mentor Challenge?
Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the above links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK.