Urinary Incontinence in Women
Camille P. Vaughan, Alayne D. Markland
Abstract
Urinary incontinence (UI) is common among women and contributes to decreased quality of life. Several effective treatment options are available for the most common types of UI (stress, urge, and mixed), including lifestyle and behavioral therapy, drug therapy, and minimally invasive procedures. Most women improve with treatment, and UI is not an inevitable part of aging. To maximize the opportunity for successful treatment, it is critical to align the treatment approach with patient goals and expectations for care, including an assessment of patient-driven priorities regarding potential adverse effects, costs, and expected benefit of different treatment approaches.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineUrinary incontinenceQuality of life (healthcare)Intensive care medicineAdverse effectStress incontinencePhysical therapyUrinary systemUrologyInternal medicineNursingPelvic floor disorders treatmentsUrinary Tract Infections ManagementUrinary Bladder and Prostate Research