For many women who have incontinence issues, it’s an embarrassing subject to talk about … even with their personal physician. Rather than openly discuss the issue or ask for help some women choose to try and live with it … others may try and research the problem on the internet to self-diagnose or self-treat their condition … and may pursue unnecessary and sometimes harmful treatment options.
Facts and communication are the keys to solving this medical condition, just as they are with any other ailment or affliction.
Fact: incontinence can be a natural part of growing old, but you don’t have to put up with it.
Fact: You need a SAFE modality of treatment because incontinence in itself is not a life-threatening problem — it’s a quality of life issue. So you need a treatment that gives a better quality of life while maximizing your safety — with as few adverse side effects as possible.
Fact: There are very few very simple incontinence issues. Your doctor has to ask a lot of questions and do a lot of detective work to properly solve your condition. And you have to ask a lot of questions of your physician as well.
Lastly, Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you NEED an operation to solve you incontinence issues. Incontinence is not a life-threatening condition. But surgery is. In no way should any medical professional ever try to convince you or force you into doing a procedure that you do not want.
We treat many women struggling with incontinence here at Urology Specialists of the Lehigh Valley. Among our patients, unfortunately, we see those who have had the wrong operation performed elsewhere… in addition to those who shouldn’t have been operated on at all in the first place, are currently suffering complications stemming from their surgeries, and are now worse off than they were before. Do not be embarrassed to talk about your incontinence and thoroughly examine all possible options … and choose a course of action that you are comfortable with.
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