Services - Urinary Incontinence

Las Colinas ObGyn offers complete female evaluation of urinary incontinence, including cystoscopy multichannel cystometrics.

Many women leak small amounts of urine at times. These leaks can occur with certain physical activities or with other stress, such as coughing. Women may lose urine when they hear the sound of running water or when their hands are in water. Some women feel the urge to urinate and cannot control it. Others leak urine only while they are pregnant. When leaks become frequent or severe enough to be a problem, it is called urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control.

There are many options for treatment. Often treatments are more effective when used in combination.

Behavioral Treatments
The goal of behavioral treatment is to help a woman know why leaks occur and how to avoid them.

Physical Therapy
There are many types of physical therapy that can be done to treat urinary incontinence. One type, Kegel exercises, can help strengthen the pelvic.

Devices
Sometimes devices can be used to make the pelvic muscles stronger or to block urine.

Medications
Drugs that help control muscle spasms can help prevent leaks. Others can strengthen the muscle of the urethra. Some help relax a bladder that is too active.