ABSTRACT

I. INTRODUCTION Urinary incontinence in women is disturbingly common, with a large number of women who do not report the problem and subsequently do not get help for the problem. Incontinence is generally divided into stress incontinence, which has traditionally been treated surgically, and urge incontinence, which is usually treated with medication. As stated in AHCPR (Agency for Health Care Policy and Research) guidelines for the management of urinary incontinence, the first choice for treatment should be the least invasive with the fewest potential adverse complications that is appropriate for the patient [1].