What is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is a leakage of urine during moments of physical activity that increases abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. SUI is the most common type of Urinary Incontinence in women.
Stress incontinence is usually the result of the weakening of the muscles used to prevent urination, such as the pelvic floor muscles and the urethral sphincter (ring of muscle that keeps the urethra closed).
In addition to common causes, some things can increase the risk of developing urinary incontinence without being the cause of the problem. These are known as risk factors.
Your treatment will depend on the type of urinary incontinence you have and the severity of your symptoms. Conservative treatments, which do not involve medicines or surgery, are tried first.
After this, medicine or surgery may be considered.
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Is the adjustable TVA mesh effective for the long-term treatment of female stress incontinence?
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