{"id":1278,"date":"2021-06-29T10:31:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T10:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/gynecologic-oncology-center\/?page_id=1278"},"modified":"2023-05-23T09:28:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T09:28:52","slug":"urinary-incontinence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/gynecologic-oncology-center\/urinary-incontinence\/","title":{"rendered":"Urinary Incontinence Treatment in South Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:18%;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/gynecologic-oncology-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2021\/06\/Doctor-service-banner.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:-1px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"custom-divider\">\n\t<svg version=\"1.1\" class=\"uncode-row-divider uncode-row-divider-fluid-layered\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"70px\" viewBox=\"0 0 240 24\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 240 24\" xml:space=\"preserve\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M240,24H0V9.7c0,0,5.2,16.7,90,9c46.8-4.2,83.2-14.8,109.7-16C225.6,1.5,240,4,240,4V24z\"><\/path>\n\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\" fill-opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M240,24H0v-9.3c0,0,5.2,11.7,90,4c46.8-4.2,83.7-12,109.7-12S240,9,240,9V24z\"><\/path>\n\t\t<path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M240,24H0v-5.3c0,0,5.2,7.7,90,0c46.8-4.2,83.7-10,109.7-10S240,12,240,12V24z\"><\/path>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling margin-zero fusion-custom-z-index\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-z-index:9999;--awb-margin-top:-170px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column silver-field\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 white-text\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Urinary Incontinence Treatment in South Florida<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder, is actually a common issue, especially among women. Caused by lifestyle habits, pregnancy, underlying medical conditions or even genetics, urinary incontinence is not just a medical problem. It can negatively impact your quality of life and limit your social interactions.<br \/>\nBut it\u2019s not something you have to live with or suffer through in silence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-padding-bottom:3%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>What are the symptoms of urinary incontinence?<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"row custom-lista\">\n  <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n    <ul>\n      <li>Frequent urination<\/li>\n      <li>Uncontrollable urge to urinate<\/li>\n      <li>Involuntary leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, or exercise<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"483\" title=\"urinary-incontinence\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/gynecologic-oncology-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2021\/06\/urinary-incontinence.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/gynecologic-oncology-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/198\/2021\/06\/urinary-incontinence-200x147.jpg 200w, 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fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three white-text\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.2;\">How is urinary incontinence diagnosed?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 white-text\"><p>Diagnosis is initially based on a history and physical exam, which helps identify the type of urinary incontinence and determines the treatment.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to a history and physical, your doctor may order a urinalysis to check for signs of infection, blood, or sugar in your urine, or other abnormalities. A bladder diary is sometimes recommended before your office visit to track how much you drink, how often you urinate, and how often you are incontinent. An ultrasound or other tests may be ordered as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three white-text\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.2;\">There are many different types of urinary incontinence, but stress incontinence and urge incontinence are most common in women:<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 white-text\"><p><strong>Stress Incontinence:<\/strong> Due to weak pelvic muscles, your bladder leaks when you cough, sneeze, exercise, or lift a heavy object.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Urge Incontinence:<\/strong> Also known as overactive bladder, you may need to urinate often at night or suddenly during the day followed by episodes of incontinence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-stethoscope fas circle-yes\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:#01b4b6;--awb-iconcolor-hover:#01b4b6;--awb-circlecolor:#f2f2f2;--awb-circlecolor-hover:#f2f2f2;--awb-circlebordercolor:#f2f2f2;--awb-circlebordercolor-hover:#f2f2f2;--awb-circlebordersize:1px;--awb-font-size:32px;--awb-width:60px;--awb-height:60px;--awb-line-height:58px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:0px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.2;\">How is urinary incontinence treated?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Treatment options vary depending on the type and cause of urinary\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> incontinence, with many non-surgical options available:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:3%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.96%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.96%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Behavioral training:<\/strong> Tracking your urination habits may help you identify triggers of your incontinence. After you identify your habits, you can try retraining your bladder with timed urination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estrogen replacement therapy:<\/strong> Hormone therapy has been found to be helpful in treating stress incontinence in women who are estrogen-deficient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electrical stimulation:<\/strong> Electrical impulses may improve bladder function that has been disrupted by nerve damage. The electric currents may help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and encourage proper nerve function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kegel exercises:<\/strong> Strengthening your pelvic floor can be an effective way to treat stress incontinence that is often a result of pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_border_color:#01b4b6;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#01b4b6;--button-border-radius-top-left:5px;--button-border-radius-top-right:5px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:5px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:5px;--button_gradient_top_color:#01b4b6;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#01b4b6;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#01b4b6;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#01b4b6;--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_margin-top:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/gynecologic-oncology-center\/contact\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Book a Consultation<\/span><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.96%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.96%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle modifications:<\/strong> By maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding triggers such as alcohol, caffeine and acidic foods, and eating more fiber to avoid constipation, you may be able to relieve the symptoms of urinary incontinence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medication:<\/strong> Certain medications may help calm the muscle spasms that cause overactive bladder; Botox injections have been found to help relax those muscles as well. Anticholinergics such as oxybutynin (Ditropan XL) and many others have proven to be effective in managing urge incontinence. Collagen fillers can be used to stop urine from leaking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pessary:<\/strong> A pessary is a silicone device placed in your vagina that helps hold your pelvic organs in place and relieve the discomfort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgery:<\/strong> If urinary incontinence continues to disrupt your life, surgery offers a long-term solution. There are two general types of surgical procedures for urinary incontinence: sling procedures and suspension procedures. Your doctor will tailor your surgical option to the type of incontinence you are experiencing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-padding-bottom:3%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:#6d6e73;--awb-bg-color-hover:#6d6e73;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.96%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.96%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three white-text\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.2;\">Risk factors for urinary incontinence include:<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 white-text\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> As we age, our bladder and urethra muscles lose their elasticity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gender:<\/strong> Stress incontinence is more common in women due to pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Genetics:<\/strong> Your genetic makeup may be partly to blame for an increased risk of incontinence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nerve damage:<\/strong> Some diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson\u2019s disease, and multiple sclerosis may cause the nerve damage that leads to an overactive bladder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoking:<\/strong> Smoking increases your risk of incontinence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> Extra weight puts additional pressure on your bladder and surrounding muscles and weakens them, which allows urine to leak when you sneeze or cough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:#6d6e73;--awb-bg-color-hover:#6d6e73;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.96%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.96%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three white-text\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.2;\">Urinary incontinence is not always preventable. But it can be managed or treated.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 white-text\"><p>Our doctors at The Center for Gynecologic Oncology specialize in diagnosing and treating urinary incontinence. 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