Stress urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine during activity or exertion, such as coughing, laughing, or exercise. It is caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles. Stress urinary incontinence is a common condition that affects 1 in 3 women. This condition can have a significant impact on daily life, affecting activities, relationships and emotional wellbeing. It can occur at any stage of life, with pelvic disorders from childbirth, pelvic surgery and aging increasing the risk of incontinence. Source: Bulkamid Patient Information.
Bulkamid (Urethral Bulking System)
- Less invasive than surgery
- Provides better control of urine when laughing, coughing or exercising
- The benefit of Bulkamid treatment is that you are likely to be free from unwanted urinary leakage or at least have significantly fewer episodes of urinary leakage.
Other Treatments
Colposuspension
Colposuspension involves making a cut in your lower tummy (abdomen), lifting the neck of your bladder, and stitching it in this lifted position. There are 2 types of colposuspension: open colposuspension – where surgery is done through a large cut and laparoscopic (keyhole) colposuspension – where surgery is done through one or more small cuts using small surgical instruments. Source: NHS.
Sling surgery
Sling surgery involves making a cut in your lower tummy (abdomen) and vagina so a sling can be placed around the neck of the bladder to support it and prevent urine leaking. If you have a penis, this surgery involves making a cut between the scrotum and anus to put a sling around part of the urethral bulb (the enlarged end of the urethra). Source: NHS.
Vaginal mesh surgery (tape surgery)
Vaginal mesh surgery is where a strip of synthetic mesh is inserted behind the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra) to support it. Source: NHS.