RSS feedUrinary incontinence in men
Incontinence in men is a relatively common problem, although men often appear to be more reluctant than women to seek medical help and advice.
Harley Street Urology specialises in the treatment of male incontinence, offering advanced treatments not widely available which are known to be effective. A very common cause of incontinence in men is prostate cancer treatment, as surgery and radiotherapy can damage the muscles of the valve of the sphincter which has a vital role in controlling urine flow. This type of incontinence is called stress incontinence and men with this difficulty may benefit from the male sling or the artificial urinary sphincter.
Men can also suffer from a different type of incontinence called urge incontinence and sometimes described as the overactive bladder. People with this condition have frequent urges to go to the toilet which can become increasingly debilitating. In the majority of cases, this problem is due to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia or the enlarged prostate. The enlarged prostate obstructs the urethra, the tube which carries urine out of the body, leading to problems voiding (emptying the bladder) and the feeling that the bladder is never properly emptied. We offer the new GreenLight laser surgery which provides a non-invasive, effective alternative to the more traditional TURP procedure.
