What Is Urethral Bulking?
Urethral bulking with Bulkamid is a non-surgical treatment for stress incontinence, performed by Dr. Kumar in-office. It involves:
- Mechanism: Injecting Bulkamid hydrogel to add volume to urethral tissue, creating a tighter seal.
- Purpose: Reduces leakage during activities like coughing, sneezing, or exercising.
- Candidates: Ideal for women, including those with persistent leakage after sling surgery.
Dr. Kumar evaluates your condition to determine if Bulkamid is right for you.
Why Choose Bulkamid?
Bulkamid is a safe, effective urethral filler used in over 70,000 women, offering multiple benefits:
- High Satisfaction: 92% patient satisfaction rate in studies.
- Immediate Results: Reduces leakage as soon as it’s injected.
- No Downtime: In-office procedure with local anesthesia.
- Non-Surgical: Avoids risks of surgery or mesh grafts.
Dr. Kumar, a trained urologist, ensures precise administration for optimal outcomes.
Procedure and Expectations
Bulkamid injections are a quick, in-office procedure with high efficacy and minimal side effects:
- Procedure: Local anesthetic numbs the urethra, followed by Bulkamid injection via a cystoscope in 3-4 areas, taking 5-10 minutes.
- Effectiveness: 92% satisfaction; two injections 12 weeks apart recommended for best results.
- Post-Procedure: Immediate leakage improvement; temporary slow or weak stream normalizes in 1-2 days.
Dr. Kumar ensures you can urinate before leaving and monitors for optimal results.
Common Questions & Answers
Bulkamid is a water-based gel injected into the urethra to add volume and create a tighter seal, reducing stress incontinence leakage.
Studies show 92% patient satisfaction, with immediate leakage reduction. Two injections 12 weeks apart optimize results.
Local anesthetic numbs the urethra, and Bulkamid is injected via a cystoscope in 3-4 areas in a 5-10 minute office procedure.
It’s safe, non-surgical, has no downtime, avoids mesh risks, and offers immediate results, even for women with prior sling surgery.
Expect immediate leakage improvement. A temporarily slow or weak stream may occur, normalizing in 1-2 days with relaxed voiding.