There are a variety of medical devices available to treat incontinence. These products can be spoken about with a physician at the Urology Division and the Women’s Center for Continence and Sexual Health at Premier Medical Group.
Who needs urinary control products?
Individuals who are experiencing urinary incontinence, or leaking urine by accident, can benefit from using urinary control products. It is important to discuss your symptoms with a healthcare provider. A medical professional can determine the type of urinary incontinence that you are experiencing. The diagnosis will help to inform them of the best treatment plan.
After discussing your medical history and conducting a physical exam, a doctor may:
- Run a urinalysis
- Ask you to keep a bladder diary (how much you drink, when you urinate, the amount of urine that you produce)
- Do a postvoid residual measurement (you will urinate, then a doctor will use a catheter or ultrasound to see how much urine remains in your bladder)
A doctor may run more-involved tests like urodynamic testing or a pelvic ultrasound. These are more substantial treatment plans if you and a doctor are discussing surgical procedures.