Urinary Incontinence

Regain Control, Restore Confidence: Urinary Incontinence Care at Columbus Regional

If you’ve ever leaked urine when you laughed, sneezed, or couldn’t get to the bathroom in time—you’re not alone. Urinary incontinence affects millions of women, especially as they age, after childbirth, or during menopause. But while common, it’s not something you have to live with.

At Columbus Regional Healthcare System, our OB/GYN team understands the impact urinary incontinence can have on your confidence and quality of life. That’s why we offer compassionate, personalized care to help you manage symptoms and regain control.

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Types of Urinary Incontinence

Understanding what type of incontinence you’re experiencing is the first step to effective treatment:

🟣 Stress Incontinence

Leakage that happens with physical movement or pressure—like coughing, laughing, lifting, or exercising. Often related to weakened pelvic floor muscles after childbirth or menopause.

🟣 Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder)

A sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by leakage. You may feel like you “can’t hold it,” even if your bladder isn’t full.

🟣 Mixed Incontinence

A combination of stress and urge incontinence symptoms.

🟣 Overflow or Functional Incontinence

Less common; may involve frequent dribbling or an inability to fully empty the bladder, often related to nerve or structural issues.

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What Causes It?

Urinary incontinence can result from a variety of factors, including:

• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Aging and hormonal changes
• Obesity
• Chronic coughing or constipation
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Neurological conditions
• Certain medications

No matter the cause, treatment is available—and often highly effective.

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How We Can Help

At Columbus Regional, we take a whole-person approach to urinary incontinence care. We start with a full evaluation to understand your symptoms and rule out underlying conditions. Then, we develop a treatment plan tailored to your body and lifestyle.

Options may include:

✅ Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy – Targeted exercises to strengthen muscles and reduce leaks
✅ Bladder Training – Timed voiding and strategies to retrain your bladder
✅ Medications – To relax the bladder or improve control
✅ Lifestyle Guidance – Diet changes, fluid timing, and weight management
✅ Pessary Devices – Small, removable supports for stress incontinence or prolapse
✅ Urodynamic Testing – To diagnose complex cases
✅ Minimally Invasive Procedures or Surgery – If other treatments don’t provide relief

We work with you to find the right solution—one that improves your quality of life without unnecessary interventions.

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Why Choose Columbus Regional?

• Board-certified OB/GYNs and urogynecology-trained providers
• Access to advanced diagnostics like urodynamic testing
• Personalized, discreet care in a comfortable setting
• A focus on both physical relief and emotional well-being
• Strong support network and easy access to follow-up care

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Take Back Control of Your Day

Leaking urine—even occasionally—can interfere with your work, relationships, sleep, and daily confidence. But help is available, and you don’t have to feel embarrassed to ask for it.

Contact the OB/GYN Program at Columbus Regional Healthcare System today to schedule a confidential consultation. Let’s talk about what you’re experiencing and create a plan that brings lasting relief.

Because you deserve to move freely and confidently—without holding back.