Urinary incontinence is difficult to manage and can cause extreme anxiety when carrying out normal activities of daily life. Fortunately, help is at hand with urinary incontinence treatment at our friendly, state-of-the-art clinic near Batley
Overactive bladder syndrome, weakened pelvic floor muscles and other changes experienced by many women during pregnancy, childbirth and menopause are often triggers for urinary incontinence.
We provide non-surgical treatments near Batley that restore bladder control and help you reclaim your confidence and quality of life. After a thorough consultation, we will devise a treatment plan to ensure you receive the best possible results.
Call us on 01274 921 121 or by email at enquiries@myskyn.co.uk
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What is urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is a common condition characterised by involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder.
There are two types of urinary incontinence:
Stress incontinence – triggered by sneezing, laughing, or exertion, allowing leakage due to weakened pelvic floor muscles
Urge incontinence or overactive bladder syndrome – characterised by a sudden urge to pass urine even though the bladder is not full.
Women often suffer from stress urinary incontinence, but many people suffer from mixed urinary incontinence that combines stress and urge incontinence symptoms.
The causes of poor bladder control
There are several causes of poor bladder control, including:
Weakened pelvic floor muscles – typically caused by childbirth, pregnancy, and changes during menopause.
Pelvic organ prolapse – the pelvic floor muscles are too weak to support the organs within the pelvic area, placing pressure on the bladder
Overactive bladder – the muscles of the bladder contract too frequently even though the bladder is not full
Over-consumption of bladder irritants – coffee and alcohol can cause an overactive bladder
Obesity – excess weight can create pressure in the abdomen, triggering bladder leakage
Tips to reduce mild urinary incontinence
It is always best to try conservative treatments first, and sometimes a few behavioral and lifestyle changes in your own home can make a big difference to bladder control.
We advise our Batley patients to try the following:
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Pelvic floor exercises reduce incontinence symptoms by strengthening the pelvic floor, which supports internal organs and reduces pressure on the bladder.
It is a good idea for all women to do pelvic floor exercises, often called Kegel exercises, regularly, but they become essential after pregnancy and childbirth, which can stretch the pelvic floor muscles. Postmenopausal women should also do these exercises to maintain good bladder control, as the muscles naturally become more lax with age.
Overactive bladder training
Many patients have actually made their incontinence worse by constantly emptying their bladder to avoid leakage. This behaviour disrupts the natural trigger for bladder emptying when it is full. If you can resist the urge to go to the toilet before you feel the need, you can improve bladder control by retraining the bladder muscles. You should see results after 6 weeks of bladder training.
Avoid bladder irritants
Your bladder function may be affected by some of your favorite foods and drinks. Alcohol, caffeine, tea and spicy food are all known bladder irritants and causes of urge incontinence.
We advise our Batley patient to try reducing their consumption of each to see if there is an improvement in their bladder control.
Managing your fluid intake
Hydration is important for health, but fluid management is a recommended lifestyle change that can help many women to control symptoms of urinary incontinence. If you avoid drinking large amounts of fluid at once, you can reduce involuntary leakage caused by weak bladder muscles.
Losing weight
Just as the extra weight of pregnancy places pressure on the bladder and pelvic floor muscles, so does carrying extra weight around the middle. Obesity is a common cause of stress incontinence, and losing a little weight could make a big difference to your symptoms.
You can read about weight loss support at our clinic near Batley here.
Medical treatment for urinary incontinence
Surgical treatment is an option in severe cases, but other medical interventions are available.
Medication
Antimuscarines are a medication that can be prescribed for urge incontinence treatment. Duloxetine is an antidepressant that also helps with stress incontinence treatment.
Pessaries or vaginal cones
Vaginal cones made of medical-grade silicone can be inserted into the vagina to place pressure on the urethra. They are particularly useful for patients experiencing stress incontinence.
Urinary incontinence treatment at our clinic near Batley
If you have tried to address your urinary incontinence symptoms yourself and still have problems, we can provide non-invasive treatment that really works. Many patients find Empower RF treatment an effective way to manage symptoms.
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Empower RF for improved bladder control
Empower RF uses a combination of therapies, including radiofrequency, to improve the health and strength of the pelvic floor muscles.
The features of this innovative technology include:
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
EMS provides electrical stimulation that creates pelvic floor muscle contractions at a far greater speed and intensity than is achievable with pelvic floor exercises. You will notice a reduction in involuntary leakage after a few sessions.
Intravaginal EMS
Lax vaginal muscles play a part in bladder leakage too, and this treatment targets the muscles within the walls of the vagina, creating better support for the internal organs, including the bladder, in the pelvic area.
Radiofrequency Energy and Sub-dermal Fractional Microneedling
Collagen is key to the firmness and elasticity of tissues, but collagen production often declines with age, resulting in lax skin and muscles. By boosting collagen production with radiofrequency energy and specialised microneedling techniques, these combined treatments improve the health of pelvic tissues, reducing incontinence symptoms.
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Is Empower RF painful?
We always use a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort, but you don’t need to anticipate discomfort with this minimally invasive treatment.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
Our Batley patients report optimal results after 3 to 6 treatment sessions.
Can I refer myself to the clinic?
Yes, you can. We are a CQC-registered clinic, and you do not need a referral from your GP to access treatment with us.
Am I a good candidate for incontinence treatment near Batley?
When you come to our clinic, you will have a thorough consultation with a healthcare professional. We will take a full medical history and recommend further investigations if we believe your symptoms stem from a medical condition that could reduce the effectiveness of our treatments.
How to find MySkyn Clinic
Our clinic is in Bradford, about half an hour’s drive from Batley
Our Address
Allerton Health Centre
Bell Dean Road
Bradford
BD15 7WA
Contact us
Tel: 01274 921 121
Email enquiries@myskyn.co.uk
Directions from Batley to our Bradford Clinic
Take A652, A651, A650 and Thornton Road/B6145 to Bell Dean Road
Follow Bell Dean Road to our clinic
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More about Batley
Batley is a market town in West Yorkshire, England, located between the larger conurbations of Leeds, Bradford, and Wakefield. The city is the site of an ancient settlement, the remains of which are little known; however, Batley Parish Church was built in 1485 and contains remnants of a thirteenth-century structure. In the nineteenth century, Batley was a vital part of Yorkshire’s thriving wool industry.
