Urinary Incontinence

What Is It?

Involuntary leakage of urine. Types: stress (leaks with cough/sneeze/exercise), urgency (sudden urge to void), overflow (incomplete emptying), mixed. Common in women and older adults.

How Is It Diagnosed?

Voiding diary, ICIQ questionnaire, post-void residual measurement, urinalysis. Urodynamic testing for complex cases.

How Is It Treated?

Lifestyle: weight loss, fluid management, avoid caffeine. Pelvic floor exercises (Kegel) for stress and urgency. Bladder training for urgency. Anticholinergics (oxybutynin) or beta-3 agonists (mirabegron) for urgency incontinence. Pessary or surgery for stress.

Tests and Imaging Typically Needed

Urinalysis and culture, post-void residual, voiding diary, cough stress test.

Approximate Self-Pay Costs

Office visit: $95-$150. Urinalysis: $15-$25. Mirabegron: $200-$300/month. Oxybutynin (generic): $10-$20/month.

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