Bladder leakage and pelvic floor: patient articles

11 short reads from our team on bladder leakage and pelvic floor. For symptoms, testing and treatment in one place, see our bladder leakage (incontinence) page.

• What is Bulkamid for bladder leakage?Bulkamid is a soft gel injected into the wall of the urethra. It helps the urethra close better, so less urine leaks with coughing or exercise.
• Who is a good candidate for Bulkamid?Bulkamid may fit women with stress leaks, from coughing, sneezing, or exercise, who want a treatment with no cuts and a quick recovery. That includes…
• Male bladder leakage after prostatectomy: what are my options?You have options. Some leaking is common at first, and it often improves over months.
• Magnetic Pelvic Floor Stimulation: can I do regular exercises after sessions?Usually, yes. Most people return to normal activity right away.
• Bulkamid: what if I also have urge incontinence?Bulkamid treats stress leaks, not sudden urges. If you have both, we may treat the urge part separately with habits, medicine, Botox, or nerve stimulation.
• What is magnetic pelvic floor therapy (the chair)?You sit fully clothed on a special chair while a magnetic field causes your pelvic floor muscles to contract many times. Sessions are about 30…
• Magnetic Pelvic Floor Stimulation: who is NOT a candidate?People with metal implants near the pelvis, pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices, or who are pregnant usually shouldn't use it. People…
• Surgery for stress incontinence: what to expectMost procedures, like a midurethral sling, are outpatient and take under an hour. You'll likely go home afterward.
• Urodynamic Testing: can I eat beforehand?Usually, yes. Follow any specific instructions you're given.
• Leaking at night or wetting the bed as an adultCauses include overactive bladder, an enlarged prostate, a bladder that doesn't empty, or sleep apnea. Get checked.
• Fecal incontinence: can a urologist help?Yes. Fecal incontinence is common and treatable.

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