Stress urinary incontinence: new management options

ABSTRACT

Stress urinary incontinence is the most prevalent form of urinary incontinence. In spite of its significant negative impact on quality of life less than one-third of patients in the UK present with symptoms to their GP.

This review article includes papers that were retrieved through PubMed using search criteria ‘stress urinary incontinence’, ‘management’ and the specific therapy area, e.g. tension-free vaginal tape. The main guidance of the Department of Health (London, UK) and associated bodies was also used.

Key words: :

• Conservative management
• Duloxetine
• Pharmacological management
• Stress urinary incontinence
• Surgical management
• Urinary incontinence