Urinary
Stress Incontinence
 Incontinence is a common problem among women of all
ages. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is one
of the most common causes of uncontrollable urinary
leakage. Anything that has damaged or weakened
the pelvic muscles and tissues surrounding the bladder
or urethra can result in SUI. Examples include
pregnancy, childbirth and trauma to the area, radiation,
obesity, chronic cough, previous surgery and hormonal
changes. Approximately one out of every three
women suffers from this condition. Symptoms may
include leaking urine unexpectedly for example with
cough, sneeze, laughing, exercising, bending and lifting
or changing positions. This leads many women
to wear protective pads daily. These symptoms
can also occur in conjunction with trouble holding
your urine on the way to the bathroom.
Women no longer have to suffer in silence once affected
by SUI. There are safe, non-invasive procedures
available to correct the problems causes by the damaged
tissues. One such procedure is the Miniarch Sling
system. The Miniarch procedure is minimally invasive,
requires only one small incision, is preformed on an
outpatient basis, allows you to return to normal activities
in a short time, causes little or no pain and is very
effective at correcting SUI.
The Miniarch sling is a small piece of polypropylene
mesh that is placed under the urethra. The placement
of the sling cradles the urethra, thus mimicking the
normal anatomy, therefore helping to restore normal
function. By giving the urethra and surrounding
tissues support, this small mesh helps prevent accidental
urine leakage. Women are able to resume the activities
of daily living without the fear of having urinary
accidents.
This procedure is not right for every patient. Women
who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant should
wait to have the procedure until after they have completed
their childbearing. As with any medical condition,
always consult with your physician as to the right
procedure or treatment options for you.
For more information on the Miniarch Sling system,
you may visit their website at www.amswomenshealth.com and
click on “Urinary Incontinence.”
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