Urinary Incontinence Specialists
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It affects both men and women and ranges from occasional minor leaks to the complete inability to control urination.
About Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects approximately 25–45% of women and 5–15% of men. Despite being widespread, it often goes untreated because patients are embarrassed to discuss it. Effective treatments are available for all types of incontinence.
Signs & Symptoms
- ✓ Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or laughing (stress incontinence)
- ✓ Sudden strong urge to urinate followed by leakage (urge incontinence)
- ✓ Frequent urination day and night
- ✓ Inability to reach the toilet in time
Treatment Options
- ✓ Pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises)
- ✓ Bladder training
- ✓ Medications (antimuscarinics, beta-3 agonists)
- ✓ Botox bladder injections
- ✓ Sacral nerve stimulation (InterStim)
- ✓ Urethral bulking agents
- ✓ Surgical slings (stress incontinence)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is urinary incontinence normal after childbirth or prostate surgery?
Stress incontinence is common after vaginal delivery and prostate surgery, but it is not something to accept as permanent. Pelvic floor therapy and, if needed, surgical treatments are effective.
What is the difference between stress and urge incontinence?
Stress incontinence occurs when physical exertion increases abdominal pressure and causes leakage. Urge incontinence involves a sudden, intense urge to urinate that may result in leakage before reaching the bathroom.
Can urinary incontinence be cured without surgery?
Yes, for many patients. Pelvic floor physical therapy, bladder training, and medications resolve or significantly reduce symptoms in the majority of cases.
Urologists Who Treat Urinary Incontinence
Dr. Neil Stein, MD
Urology
Dr. Bert Spence, MD
Urology
Dr. Gary Carl, MD
Urology
Dr. Victor Carpiniello, MD
Urology
Dr. Chase Sovell, MD
Urology
Dr. Gavin Stormont
Urology
Dr. Ronald Cercone, MD
Urology
Dr. Neil Bander, MD
Urology
Dr. Pooja Srikanth, MD
Urology
Dr. Michael Strigenz, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. William Blank, MD
Urology
Dr. Philip Sweetser, MD
Urology
Dr. Helmer Swenson, MD
Urology
Dr. Joshua Broghammer, MD
Urology
Dr. Arturo Canto, MD
Urology
Dr. Thomas Stormont, MD
Urology
Dr. David Streitz, MD
Urology
Dr. Basir Tareen, MD
Urology
Dr. Leila Tabibian, MD
Urology
Dr. Dean Tortorelis, MD
Urology
Dr. Michael Tran, MD
Urology
Dr. Kevin Unger, MD
Urology
Dr. Caner Dinlenc, MD
Urology
Dr. Sierra Tolbert, MD
Urology
Disclaimer
The material on this page is intended to be an educational resource only and is not meant to be a warranty or to replace a conversation between a patient and their physician or member of their health care team. Please consult a physician for a complete list of indications, contraindications, precautions, warnings, clinical results and other important medical information that pertains to this procedure. The decision to receive medical treatment is individualized to the patient and the patient's symptoms. The information presented on this site may not apply to your condition, treatment or its outcome, as surgical techniques vary and complications can occur. It is important to discuss the viability of any surgical procedure with a physician to decide the right treatment option. Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS).