Stress Incontinence in Women
Jennifer M. Wu
Abstract
Stress incontinence is common among women but underdiagnosed. Effective initial interventions include weight loss in overweight or obese women and pelvic-floor muscle exercises. Other options include pessaries or surgery (most commonly midurethral mesh sling surgery) for women with bothersome symptoms not responsive to other interventions.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSling (weapon)Stress incontinenceUrinary incontinencePelvic Floor MuscleOverweightPsychological interventionPhysical therapyPelvic floorWeight lossSurgeryGynecologyGeneral surgeryObesityInternal medicineNursingPelvic floor disorders treatmentsHernia repair and managementAnorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes