Stress Urinary Incontinence

Under the specialist care of Dr. Rashmi Gupta, stress urinary incontinence is managed with a comprehensive and patient-centred approach. This condition, though common among women, can significantly affect daily comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Dr. Gupta ensures that each patient receives empathetic evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and personalised treatment to regain bladder control and restore normal functioning. Her expertise in urogynaecology allows her to address both the physical and emotional aspects of this condition with precision and care.

What It Is

Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine that occurs during activities that increase abdominal pressure—such as coughing, laughing, sneezing, lifting, or exercising. It happens when the pelvic floor muscles and tissues supporting the bladder and urethra weaken, making it difficult to hold urine properly.

Why It Happens

This condition commonly develops due to factors such as childbirth, ageing, hormonal changes during menopause, chronic coughing, obesity, pelvic surgery, or repeated strain on the pelvic floor. Weakness of the supporting structures causes the urethra to lose its ability to stay closed during physical effort, resulting in leakage.

Procedure / Treatment

Treatment begins with a detailed assessment, urine tests, pelvic floor evaluation, and sometimes imaging. Dr. Rashmi Gupta may recommend pelvic floor strengthening exercises, lifestyle modifications, and bladder training as initial therapy. For moderate to severe cases, she may advise minimally invasive procedures such as sling surgery, pelvic support repair, or urethral bulking agents based on the patient’s condition. All treatment plans are customised to ensure long-term benefit, improved bladder control, and enhanced daily comfort.