Condition
Urinary incontinence treatment in Baku
Assessment by a urologist or urogynaecologist in Baku for stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence, with pelvic floor training and further options.
Urinary incontinence is involuntary leakage of urine. In stress incontinence urine leaks when you cough, laugh, lift or exercise, in urge incontinence a sudden strong need to pass urine comes before you reach the toilet, and mixed incontinence combines both. It often appears in women after childbirth or around menopause, and in men it may follow prostate surgery. It is a medical problem that can often be improved.
Urinary incontinence treatment in Baku starts with an assessment by a urologist or urogynaecologist. You usually keep a bladder diary beforehand, and the doctor examines you and arranges a urine test, an ultrasound with residual urine measurement and, when needed, urodynamic tests. The plan depends on the type of incontinence and often begins with pelvic floor training. We review your reports discreetly, send a written estimate and organise the visa, transfers and an interpreter.
Treatment options in Azerbaijan
Assessment by a urologist or urogynaecologist
The doctor asks when and how leakage happens, reviews your bladder diary, examines you and arranges a urine test and an ultrasound with residual urine measurement. A cough stress test, urodynamic studies or other tests are added when needed to confirm the type of incontinence.
UrologyPelvic floor training with a physiotherapist
For stress and mixed incontinence pelvic floor muscle training is usually the first step. A physiotherapist helps you find and train the right muscles and gives you a programme to continue at home, often together with bladder training when urge symptoms are present.
RehabilitationMedicines for an overactive bladder
For urge incontinence the doctor may prescribe medicines that calm an overactive bladder, together with advice on drinking habits and bladder training. The choice depends on your age, other conditions and current medicines, and the treatment is reviewed if side effects appear.
Surgical options for selected stress incontinence
When stress incontinence remains troublesome despite training, surgery may be discussed. Options may include a sling operation or other procedures, and the surgeon decides after examination and tests whether surgery suits you. Women who still plan a pregnancy are usually advised to wait, and for men after prostate surgery the urologist discusses the options separately.
GynaecologyWhere treatment takes place
Who it may suit
- Women who leak urine when coughing, sneezing, lifting or exercising
- Women whose incontinence started or worsened after childbirth or around menopause
- Patients with a sudden urge to pass urine and leakage before reaching the toilet
- Men with leakage after prostate surgery
- Patients advised to have a sling operation who would like a second opinion
When the trip should wait
- Sudden incontinence together with back pain, weakness or numbness in the legs or around the groin needs urgent neurological care at home
- Blood in the urine is investigated first, because it may point to another condition
- Fever, burning or pain when passing urine may mean an infection, which is treated at home before a planned trip
- Surgery is not planned during pregnancy or soon after childbirth, and the timing is agreed with the doctor
The final decision is always made by the doctor after reviewing your documents.
Documents for the medical review
Send whatever you already have. If something is missing, the doctor will tell you what else is needed.
- Reports from your urologist or gynaecologist with the diagnosis and previous treatment
- A bladder diary kept for 3 days, if you have one
- Recent urine test and an ultrasound report of the bladder with residual urine
- Urodynamic study results, if done
- Details of childbirth, previous pelvic or prostate operations and a list of current medicines
- Passport copy for the visa and booking
Frequently asked questions
What can be done about urinary incontinence after childbirth?
Leakage after childbirth is common and often improves in the months after delivery, especially with regular pelvic floor training. If it continues, a urogynaecologist can assess the type of incontinence and the state of the pelvic floor and suggest a plan. Surgery is usually considered only after training has been tried and when no further pregnancies are planned.
How is incontinence in men after prostate surgery treated?
Some leakage after prostate surgery is common and often lessens gradually over the following months. Pelvic floor training with a physiotherapist is usually the first step. If leakage persists, the urologist assesses it with tests and discusses further options, which may include surgery in selected cases. The timing depends on your operation and how you are recovering.
What is a sling operation?
It is an operation for stress incontinence in which a narrow strip of material or tissue taken from your own body is placed under the urethra to support it. It is one of several surgical options and does not suit everyone, and it does not treat urge incontinence. The surgeon explains the possible benefits and risks and decides after examination and tests whether it is right for you.
How long should I plan to stay in Baku?
An assessment with tests usually takes 2 to 4 days, and a first session with a physiotherapist can be added so that you continue the exercises at home. If surgery is planned, the stay is longer, often about one week, and the surgeon confirms when you can fly. Many doctors in Azerbaijan speak Russian, and an interpreter is available if needed. Before travelling you can also book an online consultation with a doctor.
How much does urinary incontinence treatment in Baku cost?
The cost depends on the tests needed, whether physiotherapy, medicines or surgery are chosen, the number of days you stay and the accommodation you choose. Once we have reviewed your reports, you receive a written estimate listing everything included before you book. Your documents are shared only with the doctors involved in your care.
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