Incontinence refers to the loss of bladder control and stress incontinence happens when intra-abdominal pressure from physical activities leads to unintentional urine leakage.
Kegel exercises strengthen the sphincter and pelvic muscles and can help better contract the muscles used to stop a stream of urine.
Bladder training helps strengthen the muscles in the bladder where you wait longer between needing to urinate and passing urine.
Electrical stimulation is another treatment where a mild electrical current is sent through your pelvic floor muscles. This attempts to improve the function of urinary muscles and the bladder.
Surgical treatments involve the insertion of a bulbourethral sling which serves as an additional support for the urethra to improve a person's bladder control. Collagen may also be directly injected into the supportive tissues of your urethra. This strengthens the sphincter muscle by increasing pressure on the urethra.
