Urinary incontinence means accidentally leaking urine. It can happen occasionally or become frequent enough to affect sleep, work, travel, exercise, and social activities.
For men, urinary incontinence can be associated with conditions such as prostate enlargement, previous prostate surgery or radiation, bladder problems, neurological conditions, or other health factors.
What Can Treatment Involve?
There isn’t one treatment that works for everyone. The first step is identifying the type and underlying cause of the incontinence.
Depending on the situation, treatment may include:
- Lifestyle and fluid-management changes
- Bladder training
- Pelvic floor muscle exercises
- Medications
- Nerve stimulation or other minimally invasive treatments
- Procedures or surgery for selected patients
Men may also benefit from pelvic floor muscle training, particularly for certain types of leakage.
Don’t Ignore Persistent Leakage
Urinary leakage shouldn’t simply be dismissed as an unavoidable part of aging. A urologist can review symptoms, medical history, medications, and bladder function and determine whether further testing is needed.
Urinary Incontinence Treatment is provided by Dr. Cheol-Young Yoon, Urology Specialist, M.D., with 36 years of experience.
The appropriate treatment depends on the individual’s diagnosis, health, and type of urinary incontinence.