Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment in Dover, DE

What is Stress Urinary Incontinence?

SUI is when urine leaks out during moments of physical activity that increases abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. This condition is caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles, which usually tends to happen as we get older, with pregnancy and with certain pelvic floor conditions.

If you experience bladder leakage when you sneeze, exercise, laugh, cough, or walk, you may have stress urinary incontinence. For women in Delaware, the team at Dedicated to Women OBGYN is here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment in Rehoboth Beach, Dover, Milford, or Middletown and ask about Bulkamid, a safe and effective treatment option for stress incontinence. Board-certified OBGYN Robert Hartmann, MD specializes in urinary incontinence treatment and has extensive experience utilizing Bulkamid to help women beat stress incontinence.

You Are Not Alone

Stress urinary incontinence is a common condition that affects 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives. In fact, in the United States, more feminine pads are used for incontinence than for menstruation.

Dealing with stress urinary incontinence can be frustrating, struggling with embarrassing bladder leaks. But luckily there is a treatment option available to help you regain bladder control.

How Can Bulkamid Help?

Bulkamid is a urethral bulking agent that is used to treat stress urinary incontinence. It is a soft, water-based gel that can be used to restore the natural closing of the urethra. The majority of women with SUI choose Bulkamid before other treatment options.