Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Women who do Kegel exercises are more likely to improve, and even cure, their incontinence. These women had fewer leakage problems a day and said their quality of life was better. Women who do these exercises during and after pregnancy can reduce... Full Answer

Using a catheter increases your risk for: Urinary tract infection. Damage to the urethra. Damage to the skin of the penis. Full Answer

Catheters do not cure incontinence but rather allow you or a healthcare provider to manage incontinence. These devices are effective. But some men find catheters uncomfortable or painful and stop using them. Full Answer

Catheters used to manage urinary incontinence include: Standard catheter. This is a thin, flexible, hollow tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder and allows the urine to drain out. The standard catheter is used for intermittent... Full Answer

Kegel exercises are easy to do, but it's important to practice a bit first to make sure you are working the pelvic floor muscles. To get a sense for how that should feel, the next time you're urinating try to stop the stream for a moment. Feel... Full Answer

Collagen is a strong material found in bones, skin, and other tissues. (Plastic surgeons use collagen as a filler in cosmetic procedures.) To ease incontinence, in an outpatient procedure a physician injects the collagen or other bulking agent into the... Full Answer

Research has shown that bulbourethral slings are an effective treatment for incontinence. In one study involving 71 men who responded to questionnaires following surgery, 68% of patients used two or fewer absorbent pads a day; 36% of those patients... Full Answer

Bulbourethral sling surgery is an option for treating severe urinary incontinence in men. Slings are made of different types of materials, such as polypropylene or silicone mesh, and different surgical techniques can be used to insert and attach them. In... Full Answer

For severe urinary incontinence in men, there are several surgical procedures that can be performed to achieve dryness. One option is the surgical placement of an artificial sphincter, which is considered the leading therapy for severe incontinence... Full Answer

The most common condition treated surgically is stress incontinence (leaking when coughing or jumping), done by inserting a sling of material to support the urethra. Overactive bladder (frequent urination and urges to urinate) may also be treated... Full Answer