Bulkamid

• Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), sometimes called stress incontinence, is a condition where unwanted bladder leaks happen during normal daily activities. SUI tends to develop as we get older, during or after pregnancy and in women with certain pelvic floor conditions.

• Bulkamid® is a urethral bulking agent that is used to treat SUI. It is a smooth, water-based gel which remains in the body over time without causing reactions in the surrounding tissue.

• The Bulkamid® procedure consists of three to four injections into the wall of the urethra (this is the tube that allows urine to leave the bladder). By adding additional volume to the wall of the urethra, it helps prevent urine from leaking out of the bladder during normal daily activities.

• Many women opt for urethral bulking as a treatment for their SUI over invasive surgery because the procedure is minimally invasive, can be done under local anaesthetic, usually takes around 10-15 minutes and there is a short recovery time along with less risk of serious complications.

This treatment option may not be for everyone. Contact CAMC Urology for more information.