An Evidenced-based Approach to Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: What's New?

Stress urinary incontinence is a common condition in women potentially affecting women of any age including young women who have not yet completed childbearing. It is important to consider the impact on quality of life and offer treatment to those experiencing bother. There are several effective nonsurgical treatments for women before considering more invasive or definitive intervention. There is good data on lifestyle and behavioral changes which are often first-line recommendations. Data is also strong for pelvic muscle training and strengthening. Pessary supportive devices also play a role. Additional options also exist for limited indications.