Why do some men become incontinent after surgery?
Upon removal of the prostate from the base of the bladder, the sphincter, which is the muscle beneath the bladder that prevents leakage, can be weakened. What can be done to reduce the leakage time after the catheter is removed? Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic muscles to help reduce leakage and are recommended for those who will undergo surgery. You may be already doing Kegel exercises and don’t know it. When you have the sensation of urination or to pass gas but you hold it, you are doing a Kegel exercise. If done right, no one will know you are doing them. If I leak does that mean something went wrong in surgery? No, it is merely a matter of how your body healed. Are there pills to reduce incontinence? Yes. Ask your doctor about the medications available to control urinary leakage. What are the other treatment methods available? • Male undergarments or large absorbent underpants can be used especially in the early recovery phases to absorb the leakage. • Biofeedback can be used
