Urge incontinence can be a frustrating and embarrassing condition for women.  It can be disruptive to your day, your sleep, and quality of life.   Urge incontinence is characterized as a sudden, strong urge to urinate and is often accompanied by leaks as you race to the bathroom.  If you find yourself with an urgent need to pee several times a day, it’s likely that you have urge incontinence. Fortunately, there are bladder control treatments that can help.

How Can Bladder Control Treatments Help with Urge Incontinence?

• Improved Quality of Life: Incontinence can significantly impact your daily activities, work, social life, and overall well-being. Effective treatment can help you to regain a sense of control and confidence.
• Reduced Embarrassment: The fear of accidents can lead to anxiety and avoiding activities that you would normally enjoy.  Bladder control treatments can alleviate these concerns and give you back the freedom to live you life without worry of urgency or leaks.
• Prevent Skin Irritation: Frequent use of diapers and pads can cause skin irritation and discomfort.  By addressing your bladder control issues, you can help to protect your skin and avoid other complications.

Treatment Options for Urge Incontinence

• Botox: Botox injections in the bladder wall can help relax the bladder muscles, reducing overactive bladder symptoms.  This treatment is invasive and will need to be repeated every 6-9 months which can be a considerable expense.
• Medications: There are several medications your doctor can prescribe that may help to relax the bladder.  These are often most effective when combined with other treatments.
• Bladder Training: This process involves gradually increasing the intervals between bathroom breaks to help retrain the bladder and reduce the urge to urinate frequently.
• Electrical Stimulation: Devices like Elitone URGE use gentle electrical stimulation to relax the bladder and improve control.