That's why it's important to let your doctor know of any medicines that you're taking and to report any side effects as soon as they happen. Pseudoephedrine, sometimes prescribed for stress incontinence, slightly tightens the urinary sphincter. It shouldn't be used frequently because it is associated with rapid heartbeat. The best candidate for collagen treatment has poor urethral function combined with good pelvic muscle support and usually has had previous surgery for incontinence. Collagen implants can be injected by a doctor in about half an hour using local anesthesia.
Implants have a partial success rate.
Injections must be repeated after a time because the body slowly eliminates the substances. Before you receive collagen, a doctor must perform a skin test to determine whether you would have an allergic reaction to the material. Many surgical options have high rates of success. Most stress incontinence results from the bladder dropping down toward the vagina. Therefore, common surgery for stress incontinence involves pulling the bladder up to a more normal position.