Bladder control
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Act today to overcome the stigma of incontinence to find the support you need to restore control of your life.
Is your bladder controlling your life?
Leaks, sudden urgency, carrying pads or spare clothes, waking up at night, or limiting your plans — these shouldn’t define your day. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to live this way. Reaching out for help is a powerful first step.
Incontinence is not a normal part of getting older or pregnancy.
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It can be a serious condition that can inconvenience and frustrate your quality of life.
You are not alone. Your experiences are common and challenging.
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Millions of people feel the impact of symptoms of bladder or bowel incontinence daily.
Incontinence can disrupt your life. Don’t suffer in silence.
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Learn more and speak to your doctor about your symptoms and treatment options.
Real people,
real impact.
Watch Deb's story and see how InterstimTM changed her life.
Let’s talk about what nobody wants to talk about.
Talking about incontinence helps. Talking about it can lead to the treatment that is appropriate for you, and treatment can help you get your life back.
1 in 7
Canadian adults suffers from
overactive bladder symptoms1
70%
of incontinent people do not seek help2
Treatment options for overactive bladder
There are several treatment options for overactive bladder (OAB), including neuromodulation. If other treatments haven't worked for you, talk to your doctor about how neuromodulation may be able to help.
- Conservative Therapies
- Medication
- Advanced Therapies
Conservative Therapies
The first treatment for people with OAB is lifestyle changes which include non-invasive and non-medical treatments:
- Bladder training with a bathroom schedule
- Pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises)
- Watching what you eat and drink
- Cutting down on caffeine
- Getting more exercise
Medication
There are many prescription medication options to treat OAB, which can help some people. They work by targeting nerve signals to the bladder to block or help control muscle contractions.
- All medications may cause side effects
- 70% of people taking medications for OAB stop within six months.3
Advanced Therapies
If OAB symptoms don’t improve after trying lifestyle modifications, talk to your doctor about your eligibility for the following advanced therapy options:
- Sacral neuromodulation (SNM)
- Injection of Intradetrusor OnabotulinumtoxinA
About Sacral Neuromodulation
About Sacral Neuromodulation
How does it work?
Communication is what helps your bladder work properly.
The InterStim™ system gently stimulates the nerves in the bladder. This can improve how the bladder communicates with the brain and ultimately improve bladder function.4,5,6
Small and discreet.
Implanted during an outpatient procedure, the InterStim™ device goes just beneath the skin.
In addition to risks related to surgery, complications can include pain at the implant sites, new pain, infection, lead (thin wire) movement/migration, device problems, undesirable changes in urinary or bowel function, and uncomfortable stimulation (sometimes described as a jolting or shocking feeling).Talk with your doctor about ways to minimize these risks.
The InterStim™ system targets the nerves that control bladder function. It can help you regain control of your bladder symptoms and return to the activities you love.
The InterStim™ system targets the nerves that control bladder function. It can help you regain control of your bladder symptoms and return to the activities you love.
University Urology Associates, Dept of Urologic Sciences, UBC/VGH
6th Floor, Urology, 2775 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC. V5Z1M9
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, F: 416-603-5099
Urology Consultants
5991 Spring Garden Rd Suite 620, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y6, F: 902-422-0033
Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)
1051, rue Sanguinet, Montréal, QC, H2X 0C1, F : 514-412-7315