Understanding Your Treatment Options

Your Guide to Bladder Control

It’s normal to feel nervous when confiding in someone about your bladder control issues – but you’re not alone. Pelvic floor conditions affect nearly one-quarter of women in the United States each year.

Every day, our team treats women with pelvic floor conditions and are dedicated to finding the ideal solution for you, so you don’t need to feel embarrassed. We are committed to communicating with you every step of the way so you understand your condition and what treatment options may be available to you.

You are unique, so your treatment plan should be unique too. Our team will partner with you to create a personalized plan for your care that feels right to you.

The next step? Download our treatment guide to learn more about:

• Conditions we treat, such as: urinary incontinence, including stress urinary incontinence and urge urinary incontinence; overactive bladder; leaky bladder; underactive bladder; and other pelvic floor disorders, such as recurrent urinary tract or bladder infections (bacterial cystitis, pyelonephritis); kidney infections; kidney stones; vaginal prolapse; or bladder prolapse.
• Treatment options, including pelvic floor therapy (physical therapy for your bladder), bladder training, incontinence pessaries, medication, injections, and in some cases, surgery.
• The importance of being cared for by a subspecialized, board-certified doctor. Our specialists are certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), so you can trust you’ll be receiving expert care.
• Next steps for receiving care for your bladder-related symptoms at Vanderbilt Health.