Bulkamid

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition affecting millions of women. Stress incontinence is the leakage of urine with activity such as coughing or sneezing. This can either be due to a weak support system of the urethra (called hypermobility) which is often the result of childbirth or from weakness of the urinary sphincter itself (called intrinsic sphincter deficiency). 

Traditionally women with sphincter deficiency have relied on invasive natural sling or synthetic mesh procedures to give them control. Mesh has many known complications and obtaining the fascia for a natural sling involves a large abdominal incision. To avoid these issues, many women are seeking a less invasive, office based approach.

Bulking of the urethra using a small camera placed into the urethra has been around for many years, but traditional bulking material did not provide lasting relief. Bulkamid is a newer bulking agent with years of data from Europe showing reliable relief for up to 7 years after the procedure.

Dr. Ebel offers Bulkamid both in his office and in a local surgery center. The procedure takes a matter of minutes and can lead to near instantaneous improvement in your leakage. If you are interested in learning more and/or seeing if you are a candidate. Please reach to his Findlay, Ohio based location.

Contact us to set up an appointment today at Dr. Ebel's Findlay, Ohio based practice.