Female Urinary Incontinence Treatment in Newcastle
Leaking urine is one of the most common health problems women face and one of the least talked about. Whether it happens when you cough, laugh or exercise or arrives with a sudden urge you cannot hold, it is treatable at every stage of life. Consultant-led care helps you regain control discreetly and confidently.
Understanding incontinence in women
Urinary incontinence affects women of all ages. It is particularly common after childbirth and around the menopause. It is never something you simply have to put up with.
There are two main patterns:
Stress incontinence
Leakage when coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising. This is usually due to weakening of the pelvic floor and support around the bladder outlet.
Urge incontinence
A sudden and intense need to pass urine with little warning, caused by an overactive bladder muscle.
Many women experience a mixture of both patterns.
Identifying which type you have is important because treatment differs. A careful and unhurried assessment establishes the pattern and builds a plan tailored to your life, starting with the least invasive options that work.
How we assess female incontinence
Assessment is respectful, dignified and focused on clarity.
Consultation and urine test
A detailed discussion of your symptoms and history is combined with a simple urine test to rule out infection.
Bladder diary
A short record of fluid intake, toilet visits and leakage episodes often reveals the pattern clearly.
Urodynamics where needed
If symptoms are mixed or surgery is being considered, urodynamic testing measures how the bladder and outlet function. Not every woman needs every test. Investigation is proportionate to your symptoms and goals.
From assessment to treatment
Diagnosis comes first. Treatment is matched to the type and severity of leakage.
Most women begin with conservative treatment. If symptoms persist, additional options are considered step by step. Surgery is recommended only when clearly appropriate.
Treatments for female urinary incontinence
We begin with the least invasive treatments and progress only if necessary.
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Supervised strengthening of the muscles that support the bladder. This is the foundation of treatment for stress leakage.
Bladder Botox
Botulinum toxin injections calm an overactive bladder muscle.
Nerve Stimulation
Drug-free neuromodulation retrains bladder nerve signals.
Bulking Injections
A day-case procedure that supports the bladder outlet to reduce stress leakage.
Artificial Urinary Sphincter
Supports the bladder outlet using your own tissue.
Colposuspension
A well-established operation that lifts and supports the bladder neck without synthetic mesh.
Why choose The Forbury Clinic for female incontinence in Newcastle?
A problem we can almost always improve
From rehabilitation to surgery there is an effective option at every level of severity.
Least invasive first
Treatment starts with the simplest and safest approach and progresses only if needed.
Non-mesh surgical choices
Where surgery is appropriate established procedures using your own tissue are offered.
Dignity throughout
A sensitive problem handled with care by a team experienced in women’s urological health.
Frequently asked questions
Is leaking after childbirth or menopause just normal?
It is common but it is not something you must accept. Improvement is possible at any age.
Will I need surgery?
Most women improve with conservative treatment. Surgery is considered only when other measures are insufficient.
Do you use mesh?
No. Where surgery is appropriate non-mesh approaches such as autologous sling surgery and colposuspension are offered.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. Self-referral is welcome.
Book your urology consultation today
Consultations are available to book online for patients with or without a GP referral. Our private specialists provide world-class care in a discrete environment.
- AppointmentBook a consultation
- Reception01189207055
- Location
The Beverley Hospital, The Edge, Fifth Ave, Team Valley, Gateshead NE11 0XA
