Current and future approaches to the management of female urinary incontinence.
Urinary incontinence is an increasingly prevalent condition affecting women of all ages and is known to have significant impact on quality of life. At present there are a variety of treatment options available to manage urinary incontinence in the form of conservative therapies, medication and surgical interventions. However, research continues to explore other treatment options that offer improved efficacy, tolerability and a reduction in adverse effects. This article aims to provide a review of all available treatment options for women with urinary incontinence and highlights current research outcomes that may be further developed in this area.
Rantell
Angela
A
Urogynaecology Unit, King's College Hospital, London, UK. angela.rantell@kch.nhs.uk
Vij
Monika
M
Cardozo
Linda
L
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053206:Nocturnal Enuresis / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000628:therapy*; D053202:Urinary Incontinence, Urge / Q000628:therapy*