Treatments & Procedures - Non-surgical

Urethral Plug

Authored by: Jane L Miller, MD

• Overview |
• Medications |
• Considerations |
• Effectiveness |
• Risk
  
• Related Treatments |
• Request an Appointment |
• Other Articles of Interest

Overview

Urethral plugs may be used to treat stress incontinence in women. These are inserted into the urethra to prevent leakage. Some women find this treatment to very effective, other find the plug uncomfortable.

Medications

None

Considerations

Any woman who is bothered by her activity incontinence should consider this treatment.

Effectiveness

Very effective if tolerated

Risk

Risk are urethral and bladder irritation.

Related Treatments

Slings, Retropubic Bladder Neck Suspension, Periurethral Bulking Agent, Pelvic Floor PT, Pessary

Request an Appointment

At UWMC

Call (206) 598-4294.

For more information, go to the UWMC Urology Clinic Web page.

At HMC

Call (206) 731-3241

For more information, go to the HMC Urology Clinic Web page.

Other Articles of Interest

• Periurethral Bulking Agent
• Pessary
• Sling Procedure

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