Axonics and Bulkamid
Incontinence treatment options at Reid Health
Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine or stool and can significantly impact daily life. There are several types of incontinence, each with unique causes and treatment approaches.
At Reid Health, we offer advanced, minimally invasive treatments tailored to your specific needs.
Types of incontinence
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI): Occurs when physical activity or exertion, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising, puts pressure on the bladder, leading to urine leakage
- Overactive bladder (OAB): Characterized by a sudden, strong urge to urinate, frequent urination, and sometimes incontinence
- Fecal incontinence: The inability to control bowel movements, leading to the accidental loss of stool or gas
1 in 3 women may experience urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects millions on women in the United States, yet many wait to find a solution. The good news: effective options are available. (Source: NIH)
Urogynecology
How can Bulkamid help with stress urinary incontinence (SUI)?
Bulkamid is a minimally invasive treatment that involves injecting a soft, water-based gel to provide support and reduce leakage during activities that put pressure on the bladder.
How Bulkamid works
The gel remains within the urethral muscles providing long-lasting relief. Most women experience significant improvement in symptoms. Bulkamid has been FDA approved for seven years making it a safe option for women with SUI.
Benefits of Bulkamid
Bulkamid FAQ
Axonics Therapy for overactive bladder (OAB) and fecal incontinence
Axonics Therapy is a clinically proven treatment for overactive bladder, urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. It involves a small device implanted under the skin that delivers gentle electrical pulses to the sacral nerves, which control bladder and bowel function. This treatment is also known as Sacral Neuromodulation.
This therapy helps restore normal communication between the brain and the bladder/bowel, reducing symptoms.
How Axonics Therapy works:
The implantable device is controlled by a small, external remote that allows you to adjust settings as needed. The procedure is minimally invasive, and most patients experience significant symptom improvement.
Benefits of Axonics Therapy
- Long-term symptom relief
- Clinically proven effectiveness
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Full-body MRI compatibility
- Reversible treatment option
93%
of patients were satisfied with their therapy (source)