Urinary incontinence is a health problem that seriously affects quality of life, especially in women. The most common type is stress urinary incontinence. It manifests as involuntary urine leakage during situations that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or heavy lifting.
Unfortunately, many people view this condition as a natural consequence of ageing and suffer in silence. However, it is treatable and can be resolved quite comfortably with modern methods.
Causes of Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Difficult and multiple births → Weakening of the pelvic floor muscles
- Menopause → Decreased oestrogen and loss of tissue elasticity
- Excess weight and heavy lifting → Increased abdominal pressure
- Ageing → Loosening of connective tissue and muscle structure
Treatment Methods
- Lifestyle adjustments (weight control, fluid regulation)
- Kegel exercises (strengthening the pelvic floor)
- Surgical treatments (TVT/TOT in advanced cases)
- Laser technologies → Systems such as Shelase and Mona Lisa
o Alternative to surgery
o Does not require anaesthesia
o Does not disrupt daily life
Laser treatments for stress urinary incontinence offer an effective and comfortable solution without the need for surgery. By strengthening the pelvic floor, they both reduce urinary incontinence complaints and rapidly improve quality of life. Today, modern laser technologies have gained an important place, especially among first-line treatment options.
Shelase Hybrid Laser: The Meeting of Dual Power
A Modern and Comfortable Solution
Shelase works at both CO₂ and Er:YAG laser wavelengths, targeting both superficial and deep tissues simultaneously and initiating a multi-layered renewal process.
CO₂ laser: Promotes regeneration and epithelial renewal in superficial tissue.
- Er:YAG laser: Stimulates collagen production in deeper layers and strengthens pelvic floor tissues.
This achieves a multi-layered and comprehensive effect:
- Surface + deep layer work together.
- Provides both fast and long-lasting results.
- Addresses the shortcomings of single laser systems.
How does it work?
- The connective tissue in the vaginal area and the pelvic floor are stimulated with laser energy, collagen production increases, and the tissue tightens.
- Session duration: Approximately 5 minutes.
- Number of sessions: 3 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
- Advantages:
o Painless, no discomfort.
o No anaesthesia required.
o Does not disrupt daily life.
o No negative impact on sexual life.
Result: Urinary incontinence complaints are significantly reduced, improving patients’ quality of life.
Conclusion
Stress urinary incontinence is a common but treatable health issue, particularly in women. You don’t have to suffer in silence.
At Uro Health Clinic, we offer you a safe, fast, and comfortable solution with the modern technology-based Shelase Laser Treatment.