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Urinary Incontinence

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About Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence — the involuntary loss of bladder control — is a common condition that affects millions of women but is often left untreated due to embarrassment. At Garden OB/GYN, we want you to know that effective treatments are available. Our providers diagnose the type and cause of your incontinence and offer a range of solutions from pelvic floor therapy to medication and minimally invasive procedures.

What to Expect

Your evaluation includes a discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and a physical exam including pelvic floor assessment. Your provider may recommend a urinalysis, bladder diary, or urodynamic testing. Treatment options are tailored to your type of incontinence and may include pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), bladder training, medication, pessary devices, or surgical procedures for more severe cases.

Who Is This For?

Women experiencing stress incontinence (leaking during coughing, sneezing, or exercise), urge incontinence (sudden strong need to urinate), or mixed incontinence. Common after pregnancy, with aging, and during menopause.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is incontinence a normal part of aging?
While incontinence becomes more common with age, it is not something you have to accept. Effective treatments are available at any age.
Can pelvic floor exercises really help?
Yes, pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) are often the first line of treatment and can significantly improve or resolve stress incontinence when done correctly and consistently.
Will I need surgery?
Many women improve with non-surgical treatments. Surgery is an option for those who don't respond to conservative measures and want a more permanent solution.
Is this related to my pregnancy?
Pregnancy and childbirth are leading causes of stress incontinence due to the strain on pelvic floor muscles. Postpartum pelvic floor therapy can help.
I leak a little when I cough, sneeze, or laugh — is that something I should see a doctor about?
Yes, and you are far from alone — this is called stress urinary incontinence, and it is one of the most common reasons women come in. It happens when the pelvic floor muscles supporting the bladder and urethra weaken, often after pregnancy, childbirth, or with the hormonal changes of menopause. Even small leaks are worth evaluating because most cases respond well to non-surgical treatment: targeted pelvic floor therapy, bladder training, weight management, and sometimes a pessary or topical estrogen. The earlier you start, the better the results — the muscles respond faster before the pattern becomes entrenched. You should not have to plan your day around a cough or skip the trampoline with your kids. Call (516) 663-6400 or schedule online and we will walk through the options with you.
What is the difference between stress and urge incontinence?
Stress incontinence is leaking triggered by physical pressure — coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, or exercise — because the pelvic floor cannot fully close off the urethra under that pressure. Urge incontinence is the sudden, strong need to urinate followed by leaking before you can reach a bathroom; it is driven by overactive bladder muscle contractions rather than weak support. Many women have a mix of both, which we call mixed incontinence. The treatments are different: stress incontinence responds best to pelvic floor therapy and supportive procedures, while urge incontinence often improves with bladder training, dietary changes, and bladder-calming medications. Figuring out which type you have is the first step toward the right plan. Schedule online or call (516) 663-6400 to get an evaluation started.

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