BackTable Brief: Understanding Female Urinary Incontinence with Dr. Sarah Boyles

Urinary incontinence can greatly impact our patients’ quality of life. It’s essential to recognize the different types and treat them appropriately. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Sarah Boyles and Dr. Suzette Sutherland provide an overview of female urinary incontinence for their general practice and specialized physician colleagues. The conversation dives into the different types of incontinence, including stress, urgency, mixed, and overflow incontinence, and the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans. The discussion also emphasizes essential diagnostic steps, including urinalysis and measuring post-void residuals, and points out the importance of patient education and expectation management. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Prevalence of Female Urinary Incontinence 01:25 - Impact on Quality of Life 03:01 - Types of Urinary Incontinence 07:35 - Diagnostic Approaches CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE 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