170 – How to Treat Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
Update: 2025-11-14
Description
In This Episode:
Dr. K explains the 5 main types of incontinence that affect women, what a good medical evaluation should include, and the most effective and safe incontinence treatments for older women. Learn how stress, urge (overactive bladder), mixed, overflow, and functional incontinence differ, what to know about pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse, and where urogynecology fits in.
She covers:
- Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
- Bladder & Pelvic Floor Basics (Women)
- Why Medical Evaluation is Needed
- 5 Types of Urinary Incontinence
- What a Medical Evaluation of Incontinence Should Include
- What to Know about Urogynecology
- Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
- First-Line Incontinence Fixes That Work
- Kegels, Pelvic PT, Bladder Training & Estrogen
- What to Know About Pessaries
- Medications for Incontinence
- Next-Level Treatment Options
- Geriatric Considerations (Frailty, Memory Changes)
- What to Do If You’re Concerned
Related episode:
Related Resources:
- Urinary Incontinence in Aging: What to know when you can’t wait to go
- Understanding Your Pelvic Floor — Introduction
- Understanding Your Pelvic Floor — Urinary incontinence
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