Female Incontinence Surgery

Urinary leakage is far more common than many women realize. In fact, nearly half of all women experience some degree of urinary incontinence during their lifetime, whether due to childbirth, aging, hormonal changes, or increased pressure on the bladder during everyday activities. While it can feel frustrating or even embarrassing, urinary leakage is a medical condition with effective treatment options available. At Augusta Urology Associates, our team works closely with patients to understand their symptoms and lifestyle, then recommends personalized treatment solutions designed to restore comfort, confidence, and quality of life.

Treatment Options

Bulkamid

One option we offer is Bulkamid®, a urethral bulking treatment used to address stress urinary incontinence. Bulkamid is a water-based gel that is injected into the wall of the urethra to help improve the body’s natural ability to prevent urine leakage. The gel integrates with surrounding tissue and remains in place over time without causing adverse reactions.

The procedure itself is quick and minimally invasive. During treatment, the physician places four small injections into the urethral wall, adding volume that helps the urethra close more effectively and prevent urine from leaking from the bladder during normal daily activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising.

Why Bulkamid?

Many women choose Bulkamid as an alternative to more invasive surgical procedures because it offers an effective treatment with minimal disruption to daily life. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, takes about 10–15 minutes, and requires very little downtime. Because it does not involve incisions or implanted mesh, the risk of serious complications is low. Most patients are able to return to their normal activities within 24 hours, making it a convenient and practical option for many women seeking relief from stress urinary incontinence.

Mid Urethral Sling (MUS) Surgery

A synthetic material that is inserted through a small incision in the vaginal wall that act as a hammock of support under the urethra. This minimally invasive procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes 30-60 minutes.

Why chose a sling?
MUS is a more robust treatment option for moderate to severe incontinence with the goal of letting you take back control and start enjoying a social life again.

This is an outpatient surgery which will only take a few days to recover from. You will be asked to limit your heavy lifting for 2-4 weeks and will need to refrain from intravaginal intercourse for 4 weeks.

Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE)

For all of our patients suffering from severe urgency, exhausted from having to know where the public bathrooms are at all times, this is a quick 15 minute procedure that assesses if nerve stimulation will significantly improve or completely resolve your urge symptoms. Medicines are often not affordable and other options are out there. Ask our providers if you would benefit from this trial.