Urinary incontinence Therapy is the newest product from the Urinry Incontinence Women's Clinic
Avner Mandel. The system has been uniquely designed for less pain and an easier recovery, and there are
no external skin incisions.
Urinary incontinence Therapy stops leakage the way your body was designed to - by supporting your urethra - and it's covered by most insurance plans.
Normally, the urethra is supported by the pelvic floor muscle to maintain a tight seal and prevent involuntary urine loss. In women with SUI, the weakened pelvic floor muscle and connective tissue can't support the urethra in its normal position.
To correct this, your doctor will insert a ribbon-like strip of mesh under the urethra to provide support whenever you stress this area (such as during a cough or sneeze). This allows the urethra to remain closed,when appropriate, preventing involuntary urine loss.
The ribbon-like mesh is made from a permanent material that will be well tolerated by your body. It will remain in place to help support your urethra.
The procedure is short. It usually takes just 30 minutes and can be performed under local, regional or general anesthesia. The doctor will insert a tiny mesh, only
3.15 inches (8 cm) long, through the vagina and place it under your urethra to provide support and control leakage. You will have no external skin incisions.
The pictures below each show a bladder and urethra with the mesh placed below the urethra
The Urinary incontinence Therapy mesh will be placed in one of 2 configurations based on your doctor's assessment.
You will have no external skin incisions or scars.
Could I have Urinary Incontinence?
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SELF QUIZ
If you are experiencing sudden urine loss, take a few minutes to answer the following questions. Your answers to these questions can help your doctor determine if you have incontinence and, if so, what type of incontinence you have. Answer every question to the best of your ability, print out your answers, and discuss them with your doctor or other healthcare professional.
1) Have you experienced unplanned, sudden urine loss either while sleeping or during the day?
Yes No
2) Do you experience leakage while laughing, sneezing, jumping or performing other movements that put pressure on the bladder?
Yes No
3) Do you frequently experience a sudden and immediate urge to urinate?
Yes No
4) Have you noticed a change in your frequency of urination?
Yes No
5) Do you visit the bathroom more than eight times in a 24-hour period?
Yes No
6) Do you wake more than twice per night to use the toilet?
Yes No
7) When planning a trip, outing or event, does the availability of restroom facilities affect your decision?
Yes No
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These results should be used as a guide. You should always consult your doctor or health professional. Print out the results of this quiz, and discuss them with your doctor.
