Besides kegel's are there nonsurgical treatments for stress incontinence?

Pessaries: If stress incontinence is associated with bladder sagging (cystocele), a pessary (device introduced in the vagina to support the bladder) may be used in certain women. Some may be ok with that, whereas other cannot tolerate a foreign body present in their vaginae.

Physical therapy: If plain kegel's aren't enough, physical therapy with targeted exercises or even electrical stimulation may help.

Strong pelvic muscle: Is helpful. Agree with dr. G. Also consider using a pessary. This is a small ring or cup-like device that you put inside your vagina. It's extra support help prevent your pee from leaking out when you cough or sneeze or step down.

Here are some...: - realize and accept: life is a process of contant struggle to cope with reality, certainty, uncertainty of ... - modify lifestyle with moderating fluid intake, voiding timely to avoid overfilling bladder, constantly ; correctly conduct pelvic floor muscle exercise, wearing pad for vigorous physical exercise soon after emptying bladder, avoiding foods/drinks which may irritate bladder; - surge.

FEW: Stress incontinence is from a weakness of the ligaments under the urethra. Kegels will strengthen the muscles but doesn't do anything for the ligaments. You can try a pessary, which is a support device that you can be fitted for. You can try wearing a tampon, which can put pressure on the urethra. There is also a product for Femsoft Resource: www.voicesforpfd.org

Yes: In the last two years, there has been a sea change in non surgical management of SUI. With the advent of the fractional CO2 laser and the O-Shot, we can now offer women a completely noninvasive, non surgical way to tighten the vaginal wall, improve the midurethral control and restore bladder function to correct SUI. Patients report improvement in SUI after one treatment. See www.drwestford.com