Female Urinary Incontinence

Female urinary incontinence treatment in Dubai at Emirates Hospitals Group. Female urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition affecting women of all ages. At Emirates Hospitals Group, our gynecology department provides comprehensive care and effective treatments for UI. We offer specialized care for female urinary incontinence, led by expert gynecologists in Dubai.

About Female Urinary Incontinence

Female urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine. It can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life. Our gynecologists offer a compassionate and personalized approach to address this condition.

Types of Urinary Incontinence

There are different types of urinary incontinence, including:

• Stress incontinence: Leakage of urine during physical exertion, such as coughing, sneezing, or laughing.
• Urge incontinence: Sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate, often leading to leakage.
• Mixed incontinence: Combination of stress and urge incontinence.
• Overflow incontinence: Constant leakage due to a full bladder that doesn’t empty completely.

Causes of Urinary Incontinence

Factors contributing to urinary incontinence include:

• Pregnancy and childbirth: Weakening of pelvic floor muscles.
• Menopause: Hormonal changes affecting bladder control.
• Age-related changes: Weakening of pelvic floor muscles and support structures.
• Obesity: Increased pressure on the bladder.
• Chronic coughing or straining: Can contribute to urinary incontinence.
• Neurological conditions: Affecting bladder control.

Treatment Modalities

Treatment options for urinary incontinence depend on the underlying cause and severity of symptoms:

• Pelvic floor exercises: To strengthen pelvic muscles and improve bladder control.
• Bladder training: To increase bladder capacity and reduce urgency.
• Medications: To relax bladder muscles or treat underlying conditions.
• Minimally invasive procedures: Such as bulking agents or injections to treat incontinence.
• Surgical interventions: For severe cases, procedures like sling surgery or urethral bulking may be considered.