There are nearly 200 surgical procedures for incontinence. Most are designed to restore the bladder neck and urethra to their anatomically correct positions in patients with stress incontinence. Injections of bulking materials are another option for women and men.
The choice of surgical procedure depends on a number of factors, including the presence of bladder or uterine prolapse, the severity of incontinence, and the surgeons experience in performing specific types of surgery.
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Some interesting incontinence news this week... The Effect of Menopause on the Pelvic Floor and Bladder Function I myself have... Read more »
I set out this week to write an article about how a woman’s monthly cycle can affect her bladder control. You see, I’ve personally... Read more »
Urinary incontinence in women has widely been accepted as a result of aging. We now know this is not true. As I have mentioned in several... Read more »
The last two SharePosts I wrote focused on alternative and complementary treatments for incontinence. This SharePost will be my last in... Read more »
Urinary incontinence can be defined as the involuntary loss of urine. The urinary bladder, which stores urine until the patient voluntary empties its... Read more »
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Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that behaves like the cells lining the uterus (endometrium) grows in other areas of the body,... Read more »
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Overflow IncontinenceOverflow incontinence happens when the normal flow of urine is blocked and the bladder cannot empty completely. Overflow... Read more »
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Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urination. It may be temporary or permanent, and can result from a variety of problems in the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stress IncontinenceThe primary symptom of stress incontinence is leakage due to activities that apply pressure to a full bladder. High-impact... Read more »