Kristin Jackson
24 July 2024
21m 32s
Tears Run Down My Leg: Stress Urinary Incontinence
00:00
21:32
Kristin Jackson
24 July 2024
21m 32s
00:00
21:32
Stress urinary incontinence, a condition characterized by urine leakage during activities such as coughing, sneezing, or physical exertion, can be both bothersome and embarrassing. Today's episode offers a comprehensive understanding of stress incontinence:
While stress urinary incontinence may be common, especially as we age, it is not normal and you should not just learn to live with it. Listen today to learn all of the treatment options so you can find one that best fits your lifestyle.
Key moments in this episode are:
00:52 Common does NOT mean normal
01:16 The cause of stress incontinence
02:30 Activities that worsen leakage
05:35 Can Kegels solve the problem?
06:37 Types of therapy to strengthen the muscle
08:59 Incontinece pessaries
11:52 Midurethral slings for SUI
13:08 Abdominal surgery for SUI
14:45 Are mesh slings safe?
16:58 Non-mesh sling options
18:06 Urethral bulking procedure
20:05 Types of bulking materials
Learn more about stress incontinence here: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/SUI.pdf
Find out about suburethral slings here: https://www.augs.org/assets/2/6/Mid-urethral_Sling.pdf
See the Emsella chair in action here: https://www.foundationsfl.com/btl-emsella