How can we streamline the proper diagnosis and treatment of female urinary incontinence? The solution often lies in bridging comprehensive patient workup to pelvic floor physical therapy. Learn more in this BackTable OBGYN brief with Dr. Sarah Boyles and host Dr. Suzette Sutherland! 

Key topics include what to look for during a pelvic exam, the importance of external skin inspection, prolapse evaluation, urethra assessment, and pelvic floor muscle strength testing. The doctors also address effective treatment options, the necessity (or lack thereof) of specific diagnostic tests, the significant role of bladder diaries, and the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy. Practical advice for behavioral management, therapy for stress and urgency incontinence, and the reasons for structured evaluation methodologies are also highlighted.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - Conducting a Thorough Pelvic Exam

02:45 - Evaluating Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength

04:28 - Initial Diagnostic Workup

06:07 - The Role of Bladder Diaries

09:49 - Treatment Algorithms for Urinary Incontinence

15:03 - Conclusion

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OBGYN Ep. 61: Evaluating Female Urinary Incontinence: Essential Steps for the Generalist

https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/61/evaluating-female-urinary-incontinence-essential-steps-for-the-generalist