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Review
. 2015 Nov;31(4):471-85.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2015.07.003.

Nonsurgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women

William P Parker  1 , Tomas Lindor Griebling  2
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Nonsurgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women

William P Parker et al. Clin Geriatr Med. 2015 Nov.

Abstract

Urinary incontinence is a prevalent condition in elderly women with significant associated morbidity. Incontinence can by grouped into several types: stress incontinence, urgency incontinence, overflow incontinence, functional incontinence, and mixed urinary incontinence. Careful evaluation, including history and physical examination, is critical to making the correct diagnosis and guiding therapy. A variety of nonsurgical treatments, including behavioral therapies, pelvic floor muscle exercise, medications, and other treatments, are available; can be successful for many older women; and may preclude the need for surgery. Working closely with the patient, understanding her goals of care, and targeting treatments accordingly are essential for success.

Keywords: Elderly women; Geriatrics; Nonsurgical; Treatments; Urinary incontinence.

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