Urinary Incontinence Treatment for Men: What to Expect
A comprehensive guide to treating urinary incontinence in men, from pelvic floor therapy to procedural options.
Treatment begins with
Assessment
Conservative Treatment
Procedural Options
Follow-up
This treatment is recommended for men experiencing bothersome urine leakage affecting daily life.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Unintentional urine leakage
- Leakage after prostate surgery
- Sudden, hard-to-control urge to urinate
- Leakage affecting confidence or daily activities
A urologist's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Incontinence Treatment Involve?
Treatment is tailored to the type of incontinence identified, starting with pelvic floor exercises and medication before considering a procedure.
Stress, urge and overflow incontinence each respond best to a different treatment approach.
When This Treatment is Considered
This treatment is recommended for men experiencing bothersome urine leakage affecting daily life.
- Unintentional urine leakage
- Leakage after prostate surgery
- Sudden, hard-to-control urge to urinate
- Leakage affecting confidence or daily activities
The Care Pathway
1. Assessment
A bladder diary and urodynamic testing identify the type of incontinence.
2. Conservative Treatment
Pelvic floor exercises, bladder training and medication are tried first.
3. Procedural Options
A sling or artificial sphincter is considered for persistent leakage.
4. Follow-up
Regular review tracks improvement and adjusts the treatment plan.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Most men see meaningful improvement in bladder control with treatment. Your care team will discuss individual risks of any procedure.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your care team will discuss your individual risks before treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Improvement with conservative treatment is usually seen over several weeks of consistent effort.
Your care plan includes pelvic floor exercise guidance, scheduled follow-up, and further options if initial treatment isn't sufficient.
Careful monitoring, follow-up testing and guidance all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.What type of incontinence do I have?
- 2.How long before I see improvement?
- 3.What procedural options are available if this doesn't work?
Not Sure What You Need?
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A care guide can match your condition to the right urologist.
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