Urinary Incontinence Essentials for Primary Care-Presentation Slides

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The document provides an overview of urinary incontinence (UI) essentials for primary care. It highlights the prevalence and impact of UI on women's quality of life and the economy. Common types of UI, such as stress, urgency, and overactive bladder, are discussed, along with the initial evaluation and diagnosis methods. The importance of post-void residual volume measurement and urodynamic testing in certain cases is emphasized, along with the recommendation to consult with specialists for complicated incontinence cases. Noninvasive therapies, including lifestyle interventions and medications, are suggested for the treatment of stress and urgency UI. The potential cognitive risks associated with anticholinergic medications are discussed, and advanced treatment options such as urethral bulking injections and surgery are mentioned. The document concludes by providing resources for further information on UI for both patients and healthcare providers.

Keywords

urinary incontinence

UI essentials

primary care

prevalence

impact on quality of life

stress incontinence

urgency incontinence

overactive bladder

diagnosis methods

noninvasive therapies