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Dr. Alan Johns has been in the practice of Gynecology since 1978. He has performed over 8,000 laparoscopic surgical procedures.

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Leaky Bladder: What Are My Treatment Options?

You’re so frustrated by a leaky bladder. You suffer from urinary incontinence at the most aggravating times. Every time you laugh, cough, or sneeze, you have a small leak. You have also found that you cannot control your bladder as well as you used to. You can’t wait to go to the bathroom. When a sudden urge comes on, you have to go right away or you are going to experience a leak. Sometimes those leaks are more pronounced than others. You must want to take back control again. Know what your treatment options are in order to find relief for your leaky bladder.

Understanding What Kind of Incontinence You Have

As you consider your treatment alternatives, you need to have an understanding of what kind of bladder leak you have. If you have stress incontinence, you are dealing with leaks when anything applies pressure against your abdomen. This would explain those leaks when you sneeze, cough, or laugh. You might find that you experience leaks during physical activity as well. If you have urge incontinence, you may feel like you have to go all the time. You may also have times when your bladder empties itself without your control. It is possible to experience both kinds of incontinence. If you are a woman and you have had children, you are at greater risk of stress incontinence due to the strain placed on your muscles. If you smoke or you are overweight, you are at greater risk of stress incontinence.

What Can You Do About Your Leaky Bladder?

You have several options that can help you to take control of your bladder once again. You can begin with Kegel exercises that target the muscles of your pelvic floor. Mainly, you tighten the muscles that you use when you are trying to hold back your urine. Kegels are recommended for pregnant women to help them prepare for delivery. You can perform Kegels at any time to strengthen your muscles for better control. Bladder control is another option. Try scheduling visits to the bathroom.

What Can You Do if Your Own Efforts at Bladder Control Don’t Work?

If you are not successful on your own in controlling your bladder, your doctor can offer you solutions. At Fort Worth Center for Pelvic Medicine, our board-certified urogynecologist, Dr. Michael England, will evaluate your situation to find out which treatment option would be best for you. We offer medical therapy or surgical procedures to treat leaky bladder. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation! We are conveniently located in Fort Worth, TX.

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Leaky Bladder

Leaky Bladder

If you suffer from a leaky bladder, you know how embarrassing and frustrating urinary incontinence can be. Fortunately, relief is only a phone call away! At Fort Worth Center for Pelvic Medicine, our medical experts can diagnose the cause of your leaky bladder and provide you with the medical therapies or surgical procedures you need to correct it.

Our practice is proud to provide women in the Fort Worth area of Texas with comprehensive feminine health care at every age. If you’d like more information about our practice or are interested in scheduling a consultation appointment, contact us today!

What Causes Leaky Bladder?

Leaky bladder, also referred to as urinary incontinence, describes the inability of a patient to control the passage of their urine. This problem can range from occasional leakage during daily activities to the complete inability to hold in urine.

There are three types of urinary incontinence:

  1. Stress Incontinence: Characterized by the loss of small amounts of urine during activities like sneezing, coughing, laughing, or exercising.
  2. Urge Incontinence: Characterized by the strong, sudden need to urinate, followed by involuntary loss of urine.
  3. Mixed Incontinence: A combination of both stress and urge incontinence. This is the most common type of urinary incontinence.

How Common is Leaky Bladder?

Troubles with a leaky bladder are more common than most women think. While this problem can occur at any age, it becomes particularly common as women get older. In a recent study, it was estimated that 1 in 5 women suffer from some degree of leaky bladder problems; however, the actual number is probably much higher. This is because many women are embarrassed about their urinary incontinence, and are reluctant to discuss it even with their doctors.

What are my Treatment Options?

Depending on the causes and symptoms of your individual case, your treatment options for leaky bladder will vary. During your consultation appointment, our practice’s board-certified Urogynecologist, will evaluate your unique condition and decide what medical therapy or surgical procedure will be most beneficial to you.

Don’t let a leaky bladder get in the way of your self-confidence and quality of life. At Fort Worth Center for Pelvic Medicine, we’re proud to offer our patients access to the medical and surgical care they need to correct urinary incontinence and allow them to lead happy, healthy lives. Contact our Fort Worth, Texas office today for more information about our practice or the life-changing treatments we provide our patients. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

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