Dr. Lauren Scott Says 30% to 50% Face Incontinence as She Urges Treatment

1 articles · Updated · WXOW.com · May 25

30% to 50% of people experience urinary incontinence, Dr. Lauren Scott said, urging patients in La Crosse to seek care instead of treating symptoms as a normal part of aging or childbirth.
Scott said stigma keeps many from speaking up even though stress, urgency and mixed incontinence are common and require different treatments because they stem from different causes.
Treatment options range from pelvic floor physical therapy, muscle trainers and over-the-counter inserts to slings, urethral bulking, medications, bladder Botox every 6 months and implanted nerve-regulating devices.
64 ounces of water a day, fewer bladder irritants, healthy weight and pelvic floor therapy during and after pregnancy can help prevent longer-term problems, she said; men can also be affected, including after prostate surgery.
Scott said urogynecology is gaining visibility, but current options are treatments rather than cures, underscoring the need for earlier intervention and more durable therapies.

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