What is Bulkamid for bladder leakage?

Your visit about leakage

Women with leaks when they cough, laugh or exercise can see us in Marietta, Canton, Jasper or Dallas. We'll ask when leaks happen, how many pads you use, and what you've tried. An exam, a urine test and sometimes bladder testing help us tell stress leakage apart from urge leakage, since treatment differs.

How our urologists approach stress leakage

We often start with pelvic floor work, including magnetic pelvic floor therapy, which you do fully clothed in a chair. If that isn't enough, Bulkamid is an injection that adds bulk to the urethra and is done through a scope without incisions. Surgery is another option, and we'll explain each so you can decide.

When to call

Reach out if you notice burning, blood in the urine, or leakage that suddenly gets worse. Our team at (678) 344-8900 can find you the soonest available visit.

After a Bulkamid treatment

Bulkamid is done in our ambulatory surgery center, and you'll need someone to drive you home. We'll see you back to check how well leaks have improved, and a further injection is sometimes discussed.

Common questions

Keeping a simple log of leaks for a few days before your visit gives us a useful starting point.

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