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There are several types of incontinence, but the most common among women is called stress incontinence, which refers to loss of urine when straining the abdomen (e.g., laughing, coughing, sneezing). In Canada, one in four women are affected by stress incontinence at some point in their lives. Other types of incontinence include urge and mixed incontinence.
Urge incontinence is defined as an uncontrollable urge to go to the bathroom often followed quickly by urine loss. This form of incontinence can often be treated through the use of medication.
Mixed incontinence is a combination of both stress and urge incontinence.
What to Expect
Trans-vaginal tape (TVT), is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to treat female stress incontinence. The procedure combines the use of a safe material, polypropylene mesh tape, with a traditional incontinence procedure, called the sling, to support the urethra. The mesh tape loosely supports the middle of the urethra without the tension normally associated with traditional sling procedure.
The total procedure takes less than an hour and can be performed under sedation using local anaesthesia.
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I would like to know more about this procedure, including wait time and costs. I have been dealing with incontinence for years and it is to the point where my bladder sits on the pelvic floor and prolapses into the vagina with stress. I have had the testing done in Vernon, BC. The doctor referred me to a OB/GYN over a year ago and I still have not been notified of an appointment. I called today to see about the wait and she reassured me I would have an appointment this year. I am looking at other options, as I want this taken care of asap.
Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Julie Zwarich