The Ob-Gyn Center in Las Vegas provides expert care for women experiencing urinary incontinence. Our compassionate team helps restore bladder control and confidence through personalized treatment options designed to improve comfort and quality of life.
What Is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence occurs when the bladder control muscles don’t function properly, leading to involuntary leakage. This may happen due to weakened pelvic floor muscles, nerve issues, or changes related to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or aging.
There are several types of urinary incontinence:
- Stress incontinence – Leaking urine during physical activities like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising
- Urge incontinence (overactive bladder) – Sudden, strong urge to urinate followed by leakage
- Mixed incontinence – Combination of stress and urge incontinence
- Overflow incontinence – Bladder doesn’t empty completely, causing frequent dribbling
Identifying your type of incontinence helps us develop an effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Urinary incontinence is common among women and may result from multiple causes, including:
- Pregnancy and vaginal childbirth
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Menopause and decreased estrogen levels
- Obesity or excess body weight
- Chronic coughing or constipation
- Neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis or stroke
- Previous pelvic surgery
Lifestyle, age, and genetics can also influence bladder control issues. If you’re unsure what’s causing your symptoms, our OB/GYNs in Las Vegas can help determine the underlying reason.
When to See a Provider
Persistent bladder control problems are not a normal part of aging. You should schedule a visit if you:
- Leak urine during activity or sudden urges
- Wake frequently at night to urinate
- Experience urgency that’s difficult to control
- Feel pain or burning when urinating
- Avoid activities due to fear of leakage
Early evaluation can help manage symptoms effectively and prevent them from worsening over time.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors. Diagnostic testing may include:
- Physical and pelvic exam
- Urinalysis to check for infection
- Bladder diary to track frequency and leakage patterns
- Post-void residual test to measure bladder emptying
- Urodynamic testing or imaging for complex cases
Once your provider understands the cause and type of incontinence, a customized treatment plan is created for lasting improvement.
Treatment Options
Most cases of urinary incontinence can be improved or completely resolved with individualized care. Treatments may include lifestyle adjustments, medication, or procedures, depending on the type and severity of your symptoms.
Lifestyle and Behavioral Changes
- Bladder training with timed voiding to improve control
- Fluid and diet modifications
- Weight loss and physical activity
Pelvic Floor Therapy
- Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles
- Referral to a pelvic floor physical therapist for specialized support
Medications
- Prescription medications to relax the bladder or reduce urgency
- Topical vaginal estrogen to strengthen tissue after menopause
Minimally Invasive Procedures
- VTone® or similar pelvic floor devices to tone muscles non-surgically
- Bladder Botox® injections to calm overactive bladder
- Urethral bulking agents to reduce leakage
Surgical Options
- Sling procedures for stress incontinence
- Bladder neck suspension or other reconstructive surgeries
Your provider will discuss the best options for your condition and lifestyle to help you achieve optimal results.
Regain Comfort and Confidence
Bladder control problems are common but treatable. With compassionate care and effective treatment, you can regain control and improve your quality of life.
Ready to talk with an OB/GYN in Las Vegas?
Call 702-978-8900 or request an appointment at The Ob-Gyn Center today.