What type of doctors treat urinary incontinence? In this post, we’re taking a deeper look at the different specialists who treat bladder health conditions.

If you suffer from bladder leaks, but haven’t yet spoken with a doctor, you may be wondering who to talk to about it. While you may think that your general practitioner (primary care doctor) is the best choice, there is a whole slew of specialists that are specifically trained in treating your urological and pelvic floor health. And while your primary care doctor is often a good first step, it may be wise to seek out someone who specializes in these areas for your long-term treatment.

You may be asking yourself: What are the types of doctors I can see for bladder control?  This is a great question, and it really depends on so many things. Keep reading for tips on how to find the right incontinence doctor for your needs.

FINDING THE RIGHT DOCTOR FOR BLADDER LEAKS

When seeking out care, you’ll probably start with your primary care doctor, or the doctor you typically see for yearly checkups. This makes perfect sense. Your primary care doctor is your home base, someone you go to for initial consultations, and who you’ve likely seen many times before for checkups and other health concerns. This makes them a great first step when determining the causes of bladder and bowel leakage.

You hopefully also have a good relationship with them, which can ease some of the discomforts of talking about things like a leaky bladder or pelvic floor pain.  Because your primary care doctor knows you and your health so well, they will likely be helpful in diagnosing what is causing those pesky bladder or bowel leaks, as there may be other underlying conditions he or she is also treating you for that are contributing.

However, even if that is the case, your primary care doctor may not always be the right person for managing your leaks in the long run. Here are some reasons why you may want to look beyond your primary care doctor when it comes to seeking help for bladder leaks…