Conditions
Urinary incontinence in Women
Difficulty with bladder control and urinary leakage is a common issue with women. West Georgia Urology provides the expert knowledge and experience to properly diagnose and treat Urinary Incontinence in Women.
Evaluation
Our medical staff will start by taking a detailed medical history and performing a physical examination. This evaluation may include the following:
- Urine culture and sensitivity
- Urine cytology
- Voiding diary
- Urodynamic testing
- Cystoscopy
- Post-void residual measurement
Causes
- Outlet incompetence
- Overactive bladder
- Neurogenic bladder
- Medications
- Associated medical problems such as diabetes, obesity, constipation or dementia
- Urinary tract infection
- Limited physical mobility
- Pregnancy
- Weak pelvic floor muscles
Treatment
The cause of the incontinence will determine the treatment plan developed for the individual patient. Often treatment will be a combination of more than one of the following treatment options to produce the best results.
- Medications
- Pelvic Floor muscle rehabilitation (PFMR)
- Urethral bulking agents
- Female incontinence surgical therapy (cystocele repair, urethal sling)
- Neuromodulation (Urgent PC or Interstim)
- Behavioral Changes