Urinary Incontinence is Treatable – Dr. Nicholas Montalto

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or unintentional loss of urine. It is one of the most under-treated problems facing an estimated 10 million woman in America. Most women do not seek treatment and will modify their daily activity to avoid situations in which they might leak. Most importantly, it is not a normal part of aging.

There are many factors predisposing a woman to urinary incontinence such as, older age, childbirth, medical problems like diabetes, asthma and lung problems, neurologic disorders, gynecologic surgery, obesity and smoking. It can be worsened by certain medications, alcohol and caffeine.

The two most common types of incontinence are overactive bladder or urge incontinence and stress incontinence. Sometimes a woman may suffer from a combination of both types called mixed incontinence.

We can make the diagnosis simply in our office with a good history and simple diagnostic testing. We offer all management options including behavioral, medical and surgical treatment. Surgical procedures have changed dramatically and are now minimally invasive with patients going home the same day and resuming most activities within days.

Let us help you take the first step toward taking back control of your active lifestyle. No woman should ever settle for incontinence as an inevitable part of aging or wear pads to compensate. Don’t  be embarrassed to get help for this treatable condition and don’t be left on the sidelines while an active lifestyle passes you by.

Nicholas Montalto, Jr., M.D.
Albany Gynecology and Fertility
130 Everett Road
518 482-1007.