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 Millions of women experience difficulty with bladder control and urinary leakage. The good news is that there are effective treatment options available to you. The Urology Clinic has the most advanced techniques available for both the diagnosis and treatment of this condition so that an individualized plan can be created for each patient.
Causes of Incontinence
The loss of urine is a common symptom and has many possible causes.
- Outlet incompetence
- Overactive bladder
- Neurogenic bladder
- Medications
- Associated medical problems (such as diabetes)
- Urinary tract infection or irritation
- Limited physical mobility
Evaluation
The evaluation begins with a detailed history and physical examination and may also include the following:
- Urine culture and sensitivity
- Urine cytology
- Voiding diary
- Urodynamic testing
- Cystoscopy
- Cystogram
Treatment
Treatment is individualized to each patient, depending on the underlying cause and often more than one treatment option is used to yield the best result.
Summary
Loss of urine is a common problem in women, but there are excellent treatment options available. The Urology Clinic offers a variety of options including medical therapy, pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation, and surgical therapy for the management of female incontinence.
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