“Is my urinary incontinence problem permanent?”
I am a 36-year-old woman and I developed urinary incontinence during my second pregnancy. Even after my delivery, the problem continues. Is it a permanent problem or can it be treated
7 Answers
The incontinence may be mild and infrequent for some pregnant women. But it can be more severe for others. Age and body mass index are risk factors for pregnancy incontinence
It my get better after pregnancy but you should start treatment with the right urologist
Some women can develop incontinence after child birth. It can be related to a weakening of the urethral muscles and the sphincter that holds urine in the bladder. This is called stress incontinence. It can be treated with physical therapy or there are some minimally invasive procedures that can treat the condition. Some women can also develop overactive bladder, which are muscle spasms of the bladder causing incontinence. This can be treated with changes in fluid intake and medications.
If the symptoms persist for greater than 8 months after childbirth, you could see a urologist who could help you with figuring out the source of the incontinence and develop a treatment plan for you
Best regards
John Stoffel, MD
If the symptoms persist for greater than 8 months after childbirth, you could see a urologist who could help you with figuring out the source of the incontinence and develop a treatment plan for you
Best regards
John Stoffel, MD
The good news is it can be treated in two different ways. I would first suggest you find a physical therapist and do pelvic floor rehab. If that does not work, then you may need surgical intervention.
Dr. Niko Lailas
Dr. Niko Lailas
No. Start Kegel exercises (look it up on internet) and if not improving see a urologist or urogynecologist. Very treatable.
RSN
RSN
First step is kegel's exercises. If no benefit and done having kids, a sling is a good option.
Most probably you have stress urinary invontinance. Need to be evaluated. Can be treated and cured.
