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[HerRoyaLioness]

You do need to know what kind of incontinence you have - what's causing it.  Kegel type exercises would not help a prolapse.

There  is a surgical alternative, a pessary (small usually round rubber type device) which works well for some.  Your dr can explain it to you.  You would need to be fitted for one and then it can be inserted and taken out for cleaning every couple months.  Useful for people who are not good surgical candidates or want to go a different route. 

[BeccaLou]

@deerfeeder What would orange Juice do ?

[granddi]

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@HerRoyaLioness wrote:

You do need to know what kind of incontinence you have - what's causing it.  Kegel type exercises would not help a prolapse.

There  is a surgical alternative, a pessary (small usually round rubber type device) which works well for some.  Your dr can explain it to you.  You would need to be fitted for one and then it can be inserted and taken out for cleaning every couple months.  Useful for people who are not good surgical candidates or want to go a different route. 

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Could you describe/explain the urology testing to determine the type of incontinence? What testing determines that one is a surgery candidate vs other options. 

[HerRoyaLioness]

@granddi- some drs will have a detailed questionnaire (do you leak urine when you cough or sneeze, etc.).

Then a pelvic exam by a GYN/URO doctor can tell of any prolapse you may have (cystocele, rectocele, uterine prolapse).

For urinary function testing a Urodynamics Study can be done, consisting of a few different tests that measure flow of urine, urinary pressure, post void residual - tests that show how well the bladder is functioning, to put it simply.

They need to know what is causing the problem before they can suggest any solutions. Your dr would be the one to decide that.  Sometimes PT will help, sometimes surgery, or a pessary or, if possible, living with it, depending on the severity.  Timed bathroom trips can be helpful to keep the bladder as empty as possible.