Surgery for bladder control problems in women

Women can have bladder control problems when they cough, sneeze or exercise. This fact sheet outlines the types of surgery available for treatment of this problem.

Many women can wet themselves or leak urine when they cough, sneeze or exercise. We call this stress incontinence. This fact sheet covers what surgical treatments are available for stress incontinence. It also covers:

  • what causes bladder problems
  • when you need surgery
  • where to get help

Surgery for bladder control problems in women

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