Urinary Health
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection seen in patients being evaluated in our office. UTI’s are caused when bacteria enters through the urethra and travels to the bladder.
If you are experiencing urinary urgency and frequency, burning with urination and/or a cloudy, blood-tinged urine please contact our office.
If left untreated bacteria may travel to the kidneys, which can be serious if left untreated.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common problem to many women. It can be caused by age, hormone shifts, pregnancy, and many other physical issues.
Exercises to increase urinary muscle strength along with medication can be prescribed.
Stress Urinary Incontinence occurs when there is an involuntary loss of urine when the bladder is under pressure such as coughing, laughing, running and/or exercising. Treatments such as Bulkamid, Physical Therapy and Medications are available.
Urge Incontinence occurs when there is an involuntary loss of urine when you feel a sudden, intense urge to void. Treatments such as medications are available.
Bulkamid™ (polyacrylamide hydrogel)
Dr. Mac, Taylor & Megan are pleased to offer Bulkamid™, a less invasive treatment option to help improve your symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI).
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is the most common form of incontinence in women effecting 1 in 3 Women. SUI occurs when the pelvic floor muscles are weakened, stretched, or damaged. Thus, the result is urine leakage during activities such as exercising, laughing, sneezing, coughing etc. In some cases, urine may also leak during less strenuous activities such as walking, standing, or sitting up. The amount of urine leaking can range from a few drops to tablespoons or more. Many women find that the symptoms of SUI get in the way of living a normal life.
Ask yourself if SUI Is Preventing you from daily activities, stopping you from exercising, and/or making you feel uncomfortable or worried because you are afraid of leaking.
You are not alone…
Bulkamid™ is:
- Less Invasive than other SUI Treatments (Pessary, Bladder Lift, Mesh, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy)
- A more natural option as the Filler is 99% water.
- It is a 20-minute procedure performed at the surgery center to keep you comfortable.
- Short anesthesia time (similar time to colonoscopy)
- Short recovery time. Get back to normal activities a few days later.
- A Reported 77% to 92% success rate over 7 years
- May be easily repeated if necessary.
If you are interested, please contact our practice manager, April for more information about Bulkamid
