Diagnosis
An evaluation performed by a doctor and other women’s health specialists will help diagnose Female Urinary Stress Incontinence and can help you determine your health options. There are some doctors that can help you treat your medical condition.
Primary Care Physician
Commonly known as PCP or general practitioner (GP), this doctor does not have a specific specialty. Rather, is a good place to start and he/she treats a wide range of problems in patients of all ages. If it is your PCP that will refer you to a doctor specialized in incontinence.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
OB/GYNs specialize in the care and treatment of women and focus primarily on pregnancy, childbirth, and problems associated with the female reproductive system. It is important to know that not all OB/GYNs treat female incontinence so be sure to ask in advance.
Urologist
A urologist specializes in problems of the female and male urinary tract systems and male reproductive organs. Oftentimes, urologists have a subspecialty in female urology to treat female incontinence.
Urogynecologist
Also an OB/GYN, a urogynecologist specializes in the care and treatment of women with pelvic floor issues, including incontinence. A urogynecologist can provide expertise and offer a wide-range of surgical solutions.