Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine. Greater than 50% of postmenopausal women have experienced urinary incontinence.  There are numerous nonsurgical methods for treating urinary incontinence with the most common being... Full Answer

The treatment of incontinence following prostate surgery depends on the duration of the problem and the severity of the leakage. Pelvic floor exercises and physical therapy are used for mild incontinence. Surgical reconstruction with male urethral... Full Answer

Behavioral methods such as bladder training require a high level of motivation. To be effective, pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises with or without biofeedback techniques require a high level of motivation and frequent repetition. Full Answer

Exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles involved in urination are used to treat both stress incontinence and urge incontinence. To do Kegel exercises: Squeeze the same muscles you would use to stop your urine. Your belly and rear end... Full Answer

Use of mechanical devices is under your control and can be designed to fit into your lifestyle. For some women, a tampon inserted in the vagina creates enough pressure to prevent leaking. Tampons are a less expensive option than a pessary, with little... Full Answer

Using a urethral insert increases the risk of: Urinary tract infection. Damage to the urethra Skin irritation Using pessaries increases the risk of damaging the: Vaginal wall Urethra Full Answer

There is no strong evidence that these devices work to control incontinence. But they are inexpensive and don't have a lot of risks. If they don't work for you, you can always try other things like pelvic floor exercises or surgery. Full Answer

Mechanical devices can be used to control stress and mixed urinary incontinence. Because they are inexpensive and have few risks, they are usually tried before surgery, along with other treatments like pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises. Some women who have... Full Answer

Vaginal or anal electrical stimulation can cause pain, tenderness and bleeding. The risks of sacral nerve stimulation include: Pain where the device is implanted under your skin. Movement of the implanted device from its original spot.... Full Answer

Electrical stimulation may be used to treat: Overactive bladder. Stress incontinence. Urge incontinence. Mixed stress and urge incontinence. Full Answer