Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Urinary incontinence can be linked to many factors, including pregnancy, childbirth, being overweight, constipation, prostate problems, urinary tract infections, or reduced mobility. Other causes include nerve or muscle conditions, certain surgeries such as hysterectomy or prostate surgery, ongoing health issues like diabetes, or some medications.

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, medical history, and how incontinence affects your daily life. They may recommend keeping a bladder diary and could arrange tests such as a urine test or bladder ultrasound. In some cases, you may be referred to a specialist or continence health professional for further support.

See your doctor if you’re having trouble controlling your bladder. While urinary incontinence is common, it’s not something you have to simply live with. Treatments are available, and speaking with a doctor is the first step towards finding relief.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Options may include lifestyle changes such as reducing caffeine or alcohol, treating constipation, losing weight, or quitting smoking. Physiotherapy and pelvic floor exercises are often effective, while medications can relax bladder muscles for certain types of incontinence. In some cases, surgery, medication or bladder training may be recommended.

If left untreated, urinary incontinence can lead to skin irritation, infections, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. The good news is that with the right treatment and support, these complications can often be prevented.

Yes! With InstantScripts, you can request urinary incontinence treatment online by completing a short medical consultation. One of our Australian-registered doctors will assess your symptoms and, if appropriate, provide treatment and/or prescription—so you can manage bladder control quickly and conveniently.

If your urinary incontinence medication is approved, you’ll receive your prescription via SMS or email, often within an hour. You can then collect it from your local pharmacy or choose to have it delivered discreetly to your door via our partner Evermed.

We support treatment for a range of urinary incontinence types, including stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow incontinence, mixed incontinence, and functional incontinence. Our doctors can also provide personalised advice and help create treatment options suited to your needs.

Some management strategies and over-the-counter options are available, but many treatments—especially prescription-strength medications—require a doctor’s assessment. Our doctors can review your symptoms and provide a prescription if clinically appropriate.