IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders are very often linked, but a patient may have one and not the other. Therefore, it is important to look at these issues separately.

Stress incontinence may be caused by intrinsic sphincter deficiency, weakened pelvic floor muscles, or pelvic organ prolapse that places pressure on the bladder. Urge incontinence is most often due to nerve damage, and mixed incontinence includes a combination of the two. Pelvic floor issues may result from surgery (such as hysterectomy), pregnancy and childbirth, neurologic or congenital conditions, menopause and constipation. Pelvic floor problems often—but do not always— cause bladder control issues.

It is very important to realize that in nearly every case, help is available through Glen Meade Incontinence Center.

For easy-to-understand information about the various types of urinary incontinence and
pelvic organ prolapse, simply click the appropriate button.