Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Stress Urinary IncontinenceWhat type of incontinence do I have? What will happen if my incontinence is not treated? What treatment choices do I have? What is the likelihood that I'll be dry after treatment? How many treatments will I need? What type of anesthesia, if any, will I need for this procedure? What is the risk for complications and what types of complications are associated with this particular procedure? How much will my treatment(s) cost? Will I need to stay overnight in the hospital? How much time will I need to fully recover? Is there anything I won't be able to do after treatment, like sports? How many of these types of procedures have you completed? What's your success rate? To learn more about stress urinary incontinence (SUI), visit the National Association for Continence at www.nafc.org; or visit the Simon Foundation for Continence at www.simonfoundation.org. This site is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Only your physician can diagnose and appropriately treat your symptoms. |
