It's estimated that about half of all women are affected by stress urinary incontinence (SUI). In some cases, pelvic floor exercises, such as Kegels, can help. In more severe cases, or when the exercises just don't cut it, your doctor may recommend a "simple" surgery to support your urethra with a sling made of synthetic mesh or your own tissue. No matter how easy a doctor may think a procedure is, if you're going under the knife, chances are that you are going to need a little convincing. And...
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Pubo-vaginal sling; Transobdurator slingRisksRisks for any surgery are:BleedingBlood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungsBreathing... Read more »
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