Urinary Incontinence Treatment

There are several different kinds of surgeries to correct stress incontinence, which occurs when weakened pelvic floor muscles allow the bladder neck and urethra to drop. These surgeries seek to lift the urethra, the bladder, or both into the normal... Full Answer

 Absorbent products are items that absorb urine, such as adult diapers, plastic-coated underwear, pads or panty liners that attach to underwear. Most commercially available items are disposable (such as Depend or Poise). Some absorbent cloths can be... Full Answer

Urinary incontinence may be treated with medicines. But in many cases, treatment with behavioral methods (bladder training, timed urination) and Kegel exercises are tried before medicines. These treatments, when combined with medicine, may help some... Full Answer

Absorbent products do not cure incontinence. But they may be used for any duration of time. Skin irritations may be a recurring problem if soiled or wet absorbent products have extended contact with the skin. Full Answer

Absorbent products are available in various forms. They can be found in many drugstores and markets. Full Answer

 Absorbent products may be used if: Your incontinence is not a significant disruption in your life. You are waiting for another treatment for incontinence to take effect. Your incontinence cannot be treated by other means. You prefer to use... Full Answer

Mechanical devices may be used to manage different types of urinary incontinence. For stress incontinence Pessary: A pessary is a rubber device that is inserted into the vagina until it touches the cervix. The pessary presses through the vaginal wall... Full Answer

Electrical stimulation is used to treat urinary incontinence by sending a mild electric current to nerves in the lower back or the pelvic muscles that are involved in urination. You may be able to provide electrical stimulation therapy at home using a... Full Answer

Vaginal or anal electrical stimulation has been tried mostly in women who have urge, stress and mixed incontinence. There is some research that it can help reduce how often women have incontinence. In men with urinary incontinence after prostate surgery,... Full Answer

Bladder training Bladder training does not work well for everyone. But some people benefit significantly. Many people who use bladder training have fewer symptoms of incontinence. For some people, the incontinence completely stops. Biofeedback There is... Full Answer