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Drug treatment
Mixed urinary incontinence means having both stress incontinence (leaking when you cough or exercise) and urge incontinence (sudden, strong urges to pee). This can make treatment more complicated.
The drug treatments for mixed incontinence can be a combination of medications used for stress incontinence and urge incontinence, because mixed incontinence means both types of symptoms happen.
Questions to ask your doctor
Questions to ask your doctor about treating mixed urinary incontinence:
- Do I have more stress incontinence (leaking when I cough or exercise) or urgency incontinence (sudden, strong urges to pee)?
- Do I need any tests to find out what’s causing my symptoms?
- Which medicine do you think is best for me, and why?
- Will this medicine help with both types of incontinence (leaks from coughing and sudden urges) or just one?
- What if this medicine doesn’t work? What else can I try?
- What types of surgery could help my incontinence?
- How do you decide which surgery is best for me?
- What are the risks and benefits of surgery?
- Will surgery fix both types of incontinence, or will I still need other treatments?
- How successful is surgery for my type of incontinence?
This chapter contains general information about treatment options for mixed urinary incontinence. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider for guidance on your individual medical situation.
Last updated: February 2025