Urogynecology

Common Problems

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is involuntary passage of urine, with the failure of voluntary control over bladder and urethral openings. There are a variety of causes of urinary incontinence, including injury, diseases of the bladder, aging, and childbirth. Urinary incontinence affects women of all ages.

Several types exist:

• Stress Incontinence The involuntary loss of urine during physical activities, e.g.: running, walking, coughing, laughing.
• Sensory Urge Incontinence Involuntary loss of urine that is not preceded by an involuntary bladder spasm or contraction and is not related to physical activity.
• Overflow Incontinence Retention of large volumes of urine caused by bladder muscle underactivity, which results in leakage either when the patient is at rest or with physical activity.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Prolapse is the falling, sinking, or sliding of an organ from its normal position. Pelvic organ prolapse causes protrusion of the pelvic organs into or outside the vagina.