Tests for women’s urinary incontinence
What is urinary incontinence?
It is an uncontrollable loss of urine. The amount may differ, depending upon severity, from 1 or 2 drops of urine up to large volumes.
It may occur when coughing, laughing, sneezing or during physical activity. It may or may not include an urge to urinate.
How common is urinary incontinence?
It affects over 50% of women at some stage in their life. While it is common, it’s not normal and can lead to:
- restriction in lifestyle
- embarrassment
- further problems and risks, especially as we grow older.
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Call us in Sydney on (02) 9790 6969.
What causes urinary incontinence?
It is a result of poor bladder control and may be due to any number of causes including:
- urinary tract infections.
- weak pelvic floor muscles due to giving birth or gone through the menopause
- use of certain drugs such as diuretics, tranquillisers and sedatives.
- bladder problems eg damage to the nerves that control bladder function.
- conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, a stroke, or spinal cord injury.
- physical limitations that affect mobility.
Can urinary incontinence be treated?
There are very few women with urinary incontinence who cannot be cured or have their condition significantly improved. It’s important to have the correct diagnosis with a Urodynamic Study so the correct treatment can be given.
Learn more about urinary incontinence
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Visit a centre located near you
You’ll ned a referral from your doctor to have a Urodynamic Study done.
Your doctor may have our referral forms. If not, they can download one from this site. Alternatively you can download one and take it to your doctor to complete.
Click here to download a referral form
Like to book an appointment for an assessment and test?
Call us in Sydney on (02) 9790 6969.
