Urinary Leakage Problem / Stress Urinary Incontinence
Involuntary urine leakage or poor control over urine resulting in leakage during mechanical stress (Coughing, sneezing, lifting heavy weight, Exercise, Jumping etc) is one of the most embarrassing very common still least spoken about problem in many women.
Its awkward situation and has significant effect on Quality of Life. In severe cases it can result in withdrawal or isolation from social life, avoidance of long journey, inferiority complex and depressive psychology affecting or limiting social life and work life.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS TREATABLE PROBLEM
Urinary leakage (incontinence) has different types as Stress Urinary incontinence, Urge incontinence, Mixed incontinence, Overflow incontinence. Specific diagnosis helps in specific treatment and relief with improved Quality of life.
As per type and grade of severity Medical, Surgical, and Non Surgical EBD based treatment options are available.
Surgical correction in the form of TOT/TVT/Burch Colposuspension, Anterior Colporrhaphy can be performed as individualized treatment plan. As every other surgical procedure these procedures too have potential risks and limitations
Incisionless nonsurgical tightening procedures are newest modality of treatment for SELECTED cases of incontinence using EBDs. Highly sophisticated Devices like LASER, RF, HIFU with precise control energy delivered to stimulate Collagen and Elastin (Connective tissue) resulting in tightening and firming of vaginal canal. In properly selected cases after 4 weekly three sessions satisfactory improvement is achieved which is said to be effective for 12 – 18 months. These are coffee break procedure and zero downtime to resume normal activities in contrast to surgical procedures.
