Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Medical and Surgical Review.

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most prevalent form of incontinence in women. It can negatively impact a woman's physical, mental, and sexual health, as well as her social well-being. A stepwise approach is recommended for the treatment of SUI, beginning with conservative measures and progressing to more invasive treatments until the patient's desired quality of life is attained. Conservative options, such as behavioral changes, pelvic floor muscle training, and intravaginal support devices, are recommended as first-line therapy. Invasive treatments, including urethral bulking agents, bladder neck colposuspension, and sling procedures, should be considered once conservative measures have failed. This article provides an overview of SUI and summarizes the most common nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]