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These days, we’re are living longer and staying healthier. Unfortunately urinary incontinence slows down or sidelines many of the 13 million Americans who have the disorder - 85 percent of whom are women. Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary leakage of urine which can be caused by a number of conditions.
Fortunately, there are many new management and treatment options available, including behavioral modifications, prescription medications, and surgical treatment.
Kraemer Women’s Care can diagnose your condition and will work with you to determine the best course of action for you and your lifestyle.
For women who have tried other treatments to no avail, we offer a minimally invasive surgical procedure called a Mid-Urethral Sling.
Below is a list of resources related to urinary incontinence in women. To request that a resource be added, please contact us.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Urogynecologic Society
American Urological Association Foundation, Inc.
American Urological Association Patient Resource
Feminist Women’s Health Center
National Association for Continence
National Library of Medicine
National Women’s Health Information Center
National Women’s Health Resource Center
Simon Foundation for Continence
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Don’t be embarrassed to get help. You’re not alone!
- About half of adult women say they have had urine leakage at one time or another. Many women say the problem occurs daily.
- Often women leak urine when they are pregnant or after they have given birth.
- Menopausal women often report bladder control problems.
- Many women leak urine when they exercise, laugh hard, cough, or sneeze.
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