Make your health a priority this year. Schedule an annual pelvic exam to kick off the New Year with a step toward improving your health and well-being.
Urinary incontinence, the constant urge to empty your bladder, can wreak havoc on your life if you are forced to live with it. The experienced team at Women’s Health Care Center in Helena, Montana, provides relief to those suffering from this condition. Drew Malany, MD, Michael Hay, MD, Maria Huntley, MD, and nurse midwives Andraya Hitchner and Carol Kolar are ready to assist you.
We generally diagnose this condition with an account of your symptoms, which may include:
Let your doctor know if you experience ongoing pelvic pain, bladder spasms, pressure, or other symptoms, so we can help you get the relief you need.
We confirm your diagnosis by:
If necessary, we pinpoint the root cause of your incontinence with additional bladder function tests to rule out more serious issues, such as bladder cancer or inflammation (cystitis). These include:
Many of us experience that sudden urge to urinate or other symptoms of incontinence from time to time. This is often temporary and due to various issues. When your incontinence occurs on a regular basis, it’s time to get help. Your condition may be caused by:
Other more serious issues include tumors that block urine flow, prostate cancer in men, or neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, strokes, or spinal injuries.
Our compassionate doctors ease your mind and help control your symptoms. We suggest a variety of ways to lessen your risk of or experience with incontinence, such as:
If your condition doesn’t improve, consider using a vaginal pessary, a removable device that fits in your vagina to offset any prolapse. We can also prescribe medications to help bladder muscles relax or increase your bladder’s capacity. If these don’t work, we also offer a minimally invasive surgical sling procedure to implant a mesh-type device beneath your bladder for support.
If you’d like to discuss this or any other health issues with one of our doctors, simply contact all or book a consultation online with Women's Health Care Center today.
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