Urinary Incontinence

What is Urinary Incontinence?

Some women who have incontinence aren’t very bothered by it, especially when it doesn’t happen very often, or doesn’t prevent them from doing things they want to do. Very often, however, many women suffer from this problem for a long time before bringing it up with someone who can help.

Is Urinary Incontinence a Normal Part of Aging?

You may be under the impression that leakage of urine is normal, especially for a woman who has had children or may have gone through menopause. While incontinence is very common, at any life stage it is not considered normal.

Types of Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence does not affect every woman in the same way. Stress urinary incontinence causes leakage with activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, laughing, exercising, or lifting. Urgency incontinence is associated with a sudden, difficult-to-control need to urinate, while mixed incontinence includes features of both.

Knowing which type you have helps guide treatment. At Urogynecology of Kansas City, we look at when leakage occurs, how often it happens, and how much it interferes with your daily life before recommending next steps.

Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence

The good news is that most women (80 to 90%) who seek help find that their symptoms improve. There is a wide array of treatment options, ranging from lifestyle and behavioral changes to surgical options. Get evaluated and review potential treatment options for your UI. The more you know, the more confident you will be in choosing the direction of treatment. With treatment, you can recover parts of your life that you may have let go. Below is a table of common options divided by UI type. You can click on each item to learn more. If you have mixed incontinence, which affects 30% of women with UI, the treatment is based on the predominant type. If you are uncertain, testing is available to guide treatment.

Management and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence

What to Expect During an Incontinence Evaluation

Your evaluation starts with a conversation about your symptoms, medical history, medications, and bladder habits. Depending on what we find, additional diagnostic testing may be recommended to better understand how your bladder and pelvic floor are functioning.

The goal is to identify the cause of your symptoms and match treatment to your needs. You will have time to ask questions and understand your options before deciding how you want to proceed.

Why Choose Dr. Patrick Nosti for Urinary Incontinence Treatment?

Patrick Nosti, MD, FACOG, and Abby Stork, MD, FACOG bring board-certified, fellowship-trained expertise in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery to every patient they see.

Dr. Nosti spent three years training at Georgetown University, where he focused on the medical and surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence. Dr. Stork trained at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where she built additional expertise in minimally invasive techniques like robotic, vaginal, and vNOTES surgery.

When a procedure is the right next step, Dr. Nosti or Dr. Stork performs it personally. They’ll walk you through both nonsurgical and surgical options, helping you choose what fits your symptoms, goals, and comfort level.

Schedule Your Urinary Incontinence Consultation

Interested in learning more about Management Options of Urinary Incontinence in Kansas City? Contact (913) 262-3000 today to schedule an appointment with Urogynecology of Kansas City. We look forward to offering compassionate treatment and excellent cosmetic plastic surgery solutions.

Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment Options

Watch this video to better understand the different options for treating stress urinary incontinence. From non-surgical to surgical options, learn the pros and cons of each to assess what is best for you.