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Ep. 61 Evaluating Female Urinary Incontinence: Essential Steps for the Generalist, GYN and Urologist with Dr. Sarah Boyles
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Aug 6, 2024 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
The Women’s Bladder Doctor Initiative
Types of Urinary Incontinence
Diagnostic Approaches to Urinary Incontinence
Treatment Algorithms for Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Retraining and Pelvic Floor Therapy
Urethral Seals and Vaginal Pessaries
Treatment for Urgency
Future Directions
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Show notes
With contemporary treatment options, your female patients don’t have to live with urinary incontinence! In this crossover episode of BackTable Urology and OBGYN, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland from University of Washington interviews Dr. Sarah Boyles, a urogynecologist at The Oregon Clinic, regarding female urinary incontinence, its diagnostic criteria, and various treatment options to help improve quality of life in the incontinence patient.
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SYNPOSIS
First, Dr. Boyles explains the importance of patient history and physical examination, along with the need for certain diagnostic tests for proper characterization of the type of urinary incontinence in a patient. She also explores behavioral treatments, pelvic floor physical therapy, vaginal pessaries, and advanced interventions such as urethral bulking and surgery for stress incontinence. The doctors further discuss innovative pharmaceutical and neuromodulation options for urge incontinence.
Dr. Boyles concludes with a mention of patient education resources that are available on her platform, thewomensbladderdoctor.com.
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The Women’s Bladder Doctor
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