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November 21, 2008

Incontinence

Treating Sudden Urine Loss

Ethicon - Incontinence

Your healthcare provider may suggest one or more of the following to treat stress urinary incontinence:

Behavioral/Muscle Therapy teaches you new ways to control your bladder and the muscles involved in urination. The first line of therapy for women with stress urinary incontinence is usually Kegel exercises, which are used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
Other therapies that may be used alone or in combination include:

Biofeedback, a process that helps you gain control over bodily functions by making you more aware of them.

Electrical stimulation, which aids pelvic floor exercises by isolating muscles involved.

Medication is not usually successful in treating stress urinary incontinence. In some cases, sudden urine loss associated with estrogen deficiency may be treated with hormone replacement therapy such as vaginal cream or estrogen patches.

Surgery is often recommended when other therapy approaches fail. Surgical treatment may deliver the most reliable, permanent results. There are many different kinds of surgeries, and each is recommended for a specific type or cause of incontinence. Many women fear the pain and recovery from surgery and are reluctant to explore this option. However, several of today's procedures are simpler and less invasive than those used in the past. If appropriate, your doctor will recommend the right procedure for you.
One option is GYNECARE TVT Tension-free Support for Incontinence. Appropriate for some women with stress urinary incontinence, this minimally invasive approach can be performed under local anesthesia and takes only about half an hour to complete. Patients who undergo this treatment have a short recovery period and experience few complications and minimal scarring after surgery.

Things to Consider
As you and your doctor discuss your treatment options, you'll want to consider:

How treatment will affect your current or future fertility (ability to have children)

How much time off from work you'll need

Whether or not a particular therapy requires multiple treatments

Other side effects of treatment

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Table of Contents
	Introduction
	Recognizing the different kinds of incontinence
	What causes sudden urine loss
	What you can do
	Treating sudden urine loss
	Tips to maintaining a healthy bladder
	Resources
	Glossary
	GYNECARE TVT Tension-free Support for Incontinence
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