Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence, also known as bladder leakage, is the loss of bladder control or the involuntary loss of urine. This can turn a laughing fit or fun workout into a stressful and potentially uncomfortable situation.

Who suffers from Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence affects more people than you might think. Incontinence affects twice as many women as men. The important thing to remember is you’re not alone. There are millions of women out there just like you who experience some form of bladder leakage. But you don’t have to live with it. Talk to your doctor today.

1 in 2 adult women have urinary incontinence.
On average, women wait 6.5 years after having symptoms to see a doctor.
Less than 50% of women with bladder leakage discuss their symptoms with their doctor.

Schedule an appointment with Hendrick Urogynecology at (317) 386-5632.

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Types of Urinary Incontinence

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine during physical activities, like laughing, sneezing, jumping or lifting heavy objects. It occurs when the muscles that support the urethra are weakened or damaged. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including, childbirth, trauma and hormonal changes.

Urge Urinary Incontinence

Urge urinary incontinence is the unintended loss of urine due to an involuntary bladder contraction. Patients often describe urge urinary incontinence as needing to go even if they just went. It’s often associated with an overactive bladder. Risk factors for Urge urinary incontinence include: diabetes, medications, obesity and many others.

Mixed Urinary Incontinence

Mixed urinary incontinence is involuntary bladder leakage associated with a combination of both urge and stress urinary incontinence. This condition can lead to various health issues, including, skin infections, increased risk of falls and significant psychological distress. Treatment options range from conversative to invasive.

Do you have Urinary Incontinence?

Have you experienced any of the most common symptoms of urinary incontinence?

Unexpected leakage
Difficulty holding your urine
Sudden urge to urinate
Urinating more than 8 times a day

Schedule an appointment with Hendricks Urogynecology at (317) 386-5632 if you are experiencing any or multiple of these common symtoms.

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