National Kidney and Urologic Diseases information Clearinghouse: Urinary Incontinence
This national government website includes extensive information about male urinary incontinence.
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Sexual dysfunction and incontinence are common problems for men. An estimated 30 percent or more experience sexual dysfunction while almost 20 percent have incontinence issues.
Many effective treatment options exist. The care you will receive from Indiana University Health Urology experts provide the best possibility for you to overcome your condition and enjoy a better quality of life.
Erectile dysfunction (inability to achieve an erection) is one of the most common male sexual problems. It may result from a variety of causes, including:
Less common sexual dysfunctions include premature ejaculation and lack of libido (desire to have sex). Premature ejaculation may cause embarrassment and interfere with sexual intimacy. Lack of libido may interfere with intimacy as well. Fortunately, highly trained experts at IU Health provide effective treatment for these conditions—all designed for your individual lifestyle and needs.
The inability to control urination may interfere with a man’s ability or willingness to go out in public. Men with this condition may feel anxious about wetting themselves in public or smelling like urine.
Two major types of incontinence exist: stress incontinence and urge incontinence.
Sometimes physicians need only a history of your urinary problems for diagnosis. In other cases, they may need to perform urodynamic testing. This type of testing uses electrodes that allow your physicians to monitor your bladder, urine flow and volume of leakage during the test. Your physicians can often determine the best treatment options using this information.
Indiana Health urological specialists have the distinct expertise and extensive experience that allows them to treat sexual dysfunction and male incontinence successfully.
Your physicians recognize that difficulties like these may cause you emotional stress. Their patient-centered approach to your sexual or urinary condition means they take your feelings into account. He/she will involve you in developing your treatment plan and respect your needs and preferences.
IU Health physicians’ ongoing research into new treatments for incontinence demonstrates their commitment to helping men recover from this condition.
IU Health has ongoing clinical studies of incontinence outcomes and research into congenital urinary conditions. Artificial sphincters (muscles encircling the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body) include another area of their research. IU Health physicians’ treatment of sexual dysfunction with penile implants (a treatment for erectile dysfunction) has received national recognition.
Erectile dysfunction (inability to achieve an erection) is one of the most common male sexual problems. It may result from a variety of causes, including:
Less common sexual dysfunctions include premature ejaculation and lack of libido (desire to have sex). Premature ejaculation may cause embarrassment and interfere with sexual intimacy. Lack of libido may interfere with intimacy as well. Fortunately, highly trained experts at IU Health provide effective treatment for these conditions—all designed for your individual lifestyle and needs.
The inability to control urination may interfere with a man’s ability or willingness to go out in public. Men with this condition may feel anxious about wetting themselves in public or smelling like urine.
Two major types of incontinence exist: stress incontinence and urge incontinence.
Sometimes physicians need only a history of your urinary problems for diagnosis. In other cases, they may need to perform urodynamic testing. This type of testing uses electrodes that allow your physicians to monitor your bladder, urine flow and volume of leakage during the test. Your physicians can often determine the best treatment options using this information.
Indiana Health urological specialists have the distinct expertise and extensive experience that allows them to treat sexual dysfunction and male incontinence successfully.
Your physicians recognize that difficulties like these may cause you emotional stress. Their patient-centered approach to your sexual or urinary condition means they take your feelings into account. He/she will involve you in developing your treatment plan and respect your needs and preferences.
IU Health physicians’ ongoing research into new treatments for incontinence demonstrates their commitment to helping men recover from this condition.
IU Health has ongoing clinical studies of incontinence outcomes and research into congenital urinary conditions. Artificial sphincters (muscles encircling the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body) include another area of their research. IU Health physicians’ treatment of sexual dysfunction with penile implants (a treatment for erectile dysfunction) has received national recognition.
Sexual dysfunction and incontinence have a variety of causes. Their impacts can vary widely. Treatments vary as well to suit the cause and degree of your condition.
IU Health physicians use a variety of treatments to overcome erectile dysfunction, including:
Premature ejaculation may often resolve with relaxation and other techniques. Sometimes relaxation exercises or thinking about something other than sex may provide the necessary delay. When this does not work, medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may solve the problem. SSRIs (antidepressants) can have the side effect of delayed orgasm.
Sometimes a man may have low libido (desire to have sex). This may happen for a variety of reasons. Various life stressors may reduce libido. Psychotherapy to help deal with these stressors may help regain interest in sex. Some drugs reduce libido. Medicines to lower blood pressure and SSRIs prescribed for depression may have this side effect. Your physician may prescribe different medicines that have less effect on libido.
Men with incontinence often use absorbent pads to soak up urine. Choosing an appropriate treatment depends on the number of pads you use each day. If you use a small number of pads, you may decide to simply continue using them. The more pads you use each day, the more you may want to treat your incontinence. Your physicians will help you understand your options so you can make the right decision for you.
Treatments your physicians may suggest include:
You may have incontinence because of a combination of bladder and sphincter problems. Your physicians may combine treatments to provide the degree of control you need.
Sexual dysfunction and incontinence have a variety of causes. Their impacts can vary widely. Treatments vary as well to suit the cause and degree of your condition.
IU Health physicians use a variety of treatments to overcome erectile dysfunction, including:
Premature ejaculation may often resolve with relaxation and other techniques. Sometimes relaxation exercises or thinking about something other than sex may provide the necessary delay. When this does not work, medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may solve the problem. SSRIs (antidepressants) can have the side effect of delayed orgasm.
Sometimes a man may have low libido (desire to have sex). This may happen for a variety of reasons. Various life stressors may reduce libido. Psychotherapy to help deal with these stressors may help regain interest in sex. Some drugs reduce libido. Medicines to lower blood pressure and SSRIs prescribed for depression may have this side effect. Your physician may prescribe different medicines that have less effect on libido.
Men with incontinence often use absorbent pads to soak up urine. Choosing an appropriate treatment depends on the number of pads you use each day. If you use a small number of pads, you may decide to simply continue using them. The more pads you use each day, the more you may want to treat your incontinence. Your physicians will help you understand your options so you can make the right decision for you.
Treatments your physicians may suggest include:
You may have incontinence because of a combination of bladder and sphincter problems. Your physicians may combine treatments to provide the degree of control you need.
This national government website includes extensive information about male urinary incontinence.
This national government website features education and information regarding erectile dysfunction.
This website hosts an overview of premature ejaculation and treatment available.
This website lists a large number of medications known to interfere with erection.
This national government website includes extensive information about male urinary incontinence.
This national government website features education and information regarding erectile dysfunction.
This website hosts an overview of premature ejaculation and treatment available.
This website lists a large number of medications known to interfere with erection.