Talk to Your Doctor
If your incontinence doesn’t respond to at-home therapy, you may need medical treatment or surgery. Some options are:
- Biofeedback, a monitor that records the control of pelvic floor muscles to help with training.
- A pessary, a device that fits in the vagina to support the bladder and prevent leaks.
- A catheter, a tube hooked to a bag that catches urine.
- Medications like mirabegron (Myrbetriq) to help with overactive bladder, and Botox injections. Women going through menopause may try estrogen.
- Surgery is rare but can help when there’s a blockage or the bladder is in an unusual position.