Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions about urinary incontinence:

1. What may be causing my incontinence?
2. What type of urinary incontinence do I have?
3. What diagnostic tests can be used to determine the possible cause of my incontinence?
4. Are there lifestyle changes I can make to help with my condition?
5. Are any of my medications contributing to the incontinence?
6. Do I have any structural problems with my urinary system?
7. What are my treatment options?
8. What are the risks of these treatments?
9. Should I consider a pessary, seal or other device?
10. Will these devices interfere with sexual intercourse?
11. Am I a candidate for a surgical procedure to relieve my incontinence?
12. When should I expect to see results from the chosen treatment plan?
13. How can I prevent developing incontinence problems as I age?
14. If I have incontinence, will the condition progressively worsen?