Incontinence in men and women is the same yet different. While some causes of incontinence, like weak pelvic floor muscles, are the same for both genders, because the anatomy of men and women is so very different, there are some surgical options that are available for urinary incontinence in men that would not be applicable to women.
For example, using an artificial sphincter to treat urinary incontinence in men is an option that is not available for women strictly for anatomical reasons. The sphincter is crafted from silicone, which is a type of rubber. It is fitted around the urethra at the entrance to the bladder, and it contains an inflatable cuff, which is controlled manually. Once the cuff is in place, a small tube connects it to the control pump which is placed in the scrotum.
To keep urine from leaking from the bladder the cuff is inflated, and when the bladder is full, it is deflated mimicking the action of a real sphincter muscle and releasing the urine flow. This type of surgery is usually the last line of treatment for urinary incontinence in men where other treatments have failed. This surgery is performed in the hospital because it is a fairly invasive surgery, however it enjoys a near perfect satisfaction record from men who have undergone the procedure.
As with any surgery there can be complications such as bruising and swelling at the surgical site, infection, problems with the anesthesia, and it is not uncommon for a followup surgery to be required for fine tuning. Because of these complications, this surgery is generally not performed unless all other types of urinary incontinence treatments have proven ineffective. Depending on the severity of the incontinence problem, some men may prefer to manage their problem with incontinence products like absorbent pads or pressure cuffs.
There is an opportunity cost for every incontinence treatment, so always carefully weigh the pros and cons of any treatment before settling on it. As you are working through your incontinence problem, it is important to have quality products available that you can tailor to your needs. At DryForLife we have been helping men find just the right products for their particular situation for over forty years, and we are only a phone call away. You can order online or by phone and have your products delivered right to your front door quickly and discreetly.
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