Urinary Incontinence

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Incontinence is fairly common among women, yet we don’t talk about it.

At HerMD we want to end the shame stigma around women’s healthcare topics- and that starts by normalizing the conversation around issues like incontinence. Pee when you sneeze? Rushing to the bathroom because you might not make it? You may have incontinence, but guess what? Other women are experiencing it too and you don’t have to just live with it.

What exactly is incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. Just a few drops of urine, or complete emptying of the bladder, can occur with incontinence.

Am I really not the only one?

Incontinence is common among women. It is particularly common in women over the age of 50.

How do I know if I am experiencing incontinence?

The most common symptoms of incontinence include:

• A strong urge to urinate
• Frequent need to urinate
• Waking up at night to urinate
• Pain with urination
• Leaking urine while sleeping

Are there really treatment options?

Treatment options consistent of medical, procedural, or surgical approaches to treatment. Treatment will depend on the severity of incontinence symptoms and goals for treatment.

Medical treatment options include:

• Anticholinergic medications
• Lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, decreased fluid intake before bed, and bladder training
• Physical therapy (focus on kegel exercises and pelvic floor strengthening)

Procedural and surgical treatment options include:

• Treatment with the Morpheus 8, Vtone, or Intima technologies
• Retropubic midurethral sling
• Anterior and posterior vaginal wall repair

What to expect on your visit

During your visit, you can expect your care team to listen to and address all of your concerns in a safe and trusted space.

A consultation for incontinence may include:

• A history and physical examination

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