But with treatment, many people with incontinence lead normal, active lives. Whatever the cause, loss of urine is not something to take care of by yourself. So see your doctor for evaluation and treatment, particularly a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary disorders, a urologist. Your urologist will recommend the approaches that are best suited to your condition. Today's treatments can now cure the causes as well as relieve troublesome symptoms, so many women can look forward to life without incontinence again.
Most procedures are highly effective.
This surgically-implanted device may be used if the sphincter muscle has been severely damaged. Special exercises and changes in daily routines for improving bladder control may help most types of incontinence. Exercises to strengthen the sphincter muscles can help you regain and maintain continence without additional treatment. Vaginal estrogen cream or timed-released suppositories can help women who have gone through menopause and have hormonal deficiency. Non-surgical devices can be placed outside, within, or behind the urethra to keep it closed.