Treatment for urine leakage is one of the most noted issues among women. The uncontrolled loss of urine is known as urinary incontinence. Stress Urinary Incontinence(SUI) is a condition where there is involuntary leakage of urine whenever there is a rise in intra-abdominal pressure (e.g)coughing, sneezing, etc
Stress-related incontinence is unrelated to mental stress. SUI is a highly prevalent bladder issue among women. We can see in detail the cause and treatment for SUI.
CAUSES FOR SUI:
SUI results from the weakening of connective tissues supporting the urethra and bladder, which occurs during pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. The muscles that regulate urination gets weak. Further, any activity that puts pressure on the abdominal and pelvic muscles might press on your bladder and cause urine leakage when those muscles are weak.
You may have urine leakage when you
*Cough
*Sneeze
*Laugh
*Bend over
*Lift heavy things
*Exercise
You may not get urine leakage whenever you do the above activities. But, when your bladder is full, any activity that puts pressure on it can increase the chance of uncontrollable urine loss.
HOW TO EVALUATE STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE:
The basic evaluation includes a
*Detailed history
*Physical examination
*Cough stress test.
*Voiding diary
*Post-void residual urine volume
*Urinanalysis
*Urodynamic study
RISK FACTORS:
Some risk factors for SUI include
*Pregnancy
*Childbirth
* Excess weight
* Injury to the lower back’s nerves.
TREATMENT:
The incontinence treatment must seek to improve your quality of life. Let’s see some of the treatments for SUI.
*Initial treatment includes behavioral changes and pelvic floor muscle training. Pelvic exercise (Kegel’s exercise) needs to be practiced which improves the tone of perineal muscles and results in symptom improvement.
*Sling operations and colposuspension are the more definitive treatment option for moderate to severe case of SUI but on the other hand, it has some adverse risks also.
*In mild cases of SUI, the use of vaginal lasers have dramatically changed the life of suffering woman.
*The vaginal laser treatment as a part of cosmetic gynecology services is a simple, non-invasive, and acceptable treatment option for women with cases of mild SUI(grade 1). There is high patient satisfaction and a long-term response of almost 12 months.
*It is the complementary or alternative treatment to the existing options like topical hormonal therapy, pelvic floor exercise, and surgical procedure. Additionally, practice good perineal hygiene to enhance your SUI treatment.
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) happens at least once a week in about one-third of adult women. Feel free to discuss your problems with the doctor and have proper guidance for your problems. Further, make the necessary steps to treat your urine incontinence and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
