Urinary incontinence is a common and still underestimated condition that manifests itself in involuntary urine leakage as a result of weakened pelvic floor muscles or bladder dysfunction. Urinary incontinence affects both women and men, although it is particularly common after childbirth, during menopause, or when the urethra is weakened. Stress urinary incontinence, associated with increased abdominal pressure during coughing, sneezing, or laughing, can be effectively treated with modern methods such as laser therapy or therapies recommended by a urophysiotherapist—exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and structures supporting the bladder.
Urinary incontinence is a common condition involving the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. It can occur as a result of weakened pelvic floor muscles, anatomical changes in the urethra, or neurological disorders. Urinary incontinence negatively affects quality of life, reducing comfort in everyday functioning.
There are several types of urinary incontinence:
The most common causes of urinary incontinence include:
Urinary incontinence can also be idiopathic (without any apparent cause) or result from abnormal bladder muscle function.
Treatment of urinary incontinence should always be preceded by diagnosis – for this purpose, it is best to consult a doctor who may order, among other things, a general urine test, ultrasound of the urinary tract, urodynamics, or a consultation with a urogynecological physiotherapist. The choice of therapy depends on the type and severity of the condition.
The following are used to treat urinary incontinence:
MonaLisa Touch is a non-invasive method of treating urinary incontinence, particularly recommended for stress urinary incontinence in women. The procedure involves the precise application of a CO₂ laser to the vaginal walls, which stimulates collagen production and improves the tone of the tissues supporting the urethra and bladder.