MEDICAL PRACTITIONER-LED WOMEN’S INTIMATE HEALTH
Urinary Incontinence & Bladder Leakage
Medical practitioner-led consultations for stress, urge or mixed urinary leakage, bladder urgency and selected non-surgical treatment options.
Confidential clinical discussion
Urinary incontinence has different types and causes
Urinary incontinence means accidental leakage of urine. Stress incontinence may occur with coughing, laughing or exercise, while urge incontinence involves a sudden strong need to pass urine.
Symptoms may be influenced by childbirth, pelvic floor weakness, menopause, bladder conditions, medicines, neurological factors or pelvic organ prolapse.

Symptoms and concerns
Concerns that may be discussed

Private medical setting
Private, doctor-led care
Consultations and selected treatments are provided in established medical settings, subject to service availability and individual suitability.
Why assessment matters
Bladder leakage should be assessed before treatment
The clinician may review symptom type, duration, infection symptoms, childbirth history, menopause, medicines, pelvic floor factors and prolapse symptoms.
Urine testing, GP review, pelvic floor physiotherapy, continence care, gynaecology or urology referral may be recommended.
Consultation and next steps
Consultation and possible next steps
Conservative and referral options
Pelvic floor physiotherapy, bladder strategies, medical review and specialist referral may be discussed.
Urinary incontinence laser
Fotona laser treatment for selected urinary incontinence concerns may be discussed in Sydney and Melbourne only after assessment. It is not suitable for every patient.
Locations and availability
Locations and Telehealth
Sydney | Melbourne | Telehealth
Fotona laser services are available in Sydney and Melbourne only, subject to practitioner availability and individual suitability.
Telehealth can be a private first step; examination, investigation or referral may still be required.
Medical references and further reading
Medical references
General education from recognised health organisations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this consultation
What is urinary incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is accidental leakage of urine and includes stress, urge, mixed and other types.
What is stress incontinence?
Stress incontinence commonly involves leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercise.
Could pelvic floor physiotherapy be recommended?
Yes. Pelvic floor physiotherapy may be recommended before or instead of a procedure.
Is urinary incontinence laser suitable for everyone?
No. Suitability depends on symptom type, diagnosis, health history and clinical assessment.
Where is urinary incontinence laser available?
Fotona urinary incontinence laser services are available in Sydney and Melbourne only.
Can I begin by telehealth?
Yes, for selected concerns, although examination, urine testing or other assessment may still be required.
Start with telehealth
Book your complimentary telehealth consultation
Discuss your concern privately and understand the next appropriate step.
This page provides general information and does not replace individual medical advice. Suitability is assessed individually; all procedures carry risks, and outcomes and recovery vary.

