Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence is defined as the involuntary leaking of urine. This condition can be a major disruption in your life but there are many treatment options available.
Northeast OB/GYN offers in-house Uro-dynamic testing and treatment, so you don’t have to see another specialist.
Symptoms
Some of the common symptoms and behaviors associated with urinary incontinence are:
- You urinate when you laugh, cough, sneeze, exercise or during intercourse
- You wear pads to absorb urine
- You get up more than twice at night to urinate
- You plan trips or outings around the availability of restrooms
Evaluation and Treatment Options
Once properly diagnosed, there are different treatment options available, including behavioral/muscle therapy, medication or surgical procedures. Schedule an evaluation to determine which treatment is best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Urinary incontinence can affect women of all ages, for all kinds of reasons.
No, it is not a normal part of getting older.
Not always. There are available medications, hormone therapy and methods of behavioral/muscle therapy, which can be used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.