Biofeedback can be used with pelvic muscle exercises and electrical stimulation to relieve stress and urge incontinence. In timed voiding, you fill in a chart of voiding and leaking. From the patterns that appear in your chart, you can plan to empty your bladder before you would otherwise leak. These techniques are effective for urge and overflow incontinence. Medications Medications can reduce many types of leakage.
Some drugs inhibit contractions of an overactive bladder.
Others relax muscles, leading to more complete bladder emptying during urination. Some drugs tighten muscles at the bladder neck and urethra, preventing leakage. And some, especially hormones such as estrogen, are believed to cause muscles involved in urination to function normally. Some of these medications can produce harmful side effects if used for long periods. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of long-term use of medications.