Surgery for Urinary Incontinence Due to Coughing or Sneezing

Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing problem suffered by women and men alike. However, several treatment options are available, including surgery.

Causes of Urinary Incontinence

• Causes include pregnancy, menopause, birth defects, diseases and physical ailments associated with aging, many of which can result in incontinence from coughing or sneezing.

Treatment Options

• Options range from prescription medication to surgery. Not all conditions respond to all treatments. Whether you consider surgery may depend on how much urine is expelled when coughing or sneezing.

Last Resort

• When other options have been exhausted, physicians may recommend surgical treatment. Incontinence from coughing or sneezing is typically caused by a bladder shift or weakened muscles, which usually can be managed surgically.

Surgical Fixes

• Surgery is used to adjust the placement of the bladder, remove or repair blockages or in some cases to tighten weakened muscle tissue, such as in cases of incontinence due to coughing or sneezing.

Success of Surgical Treatment

• On average, approximately 82 percent of surgery patients report their urinary incontinence remains cured two years after surgery.