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Expert Urogynecological Care in Dubai
DR ALPHY S PUTHIYIDOM 19 September 2024
When I meet women in my clinic who whisper, “Doctor, sometimes I leak urine when I laugh or cough… is this normal?” — I can see the worry in their eyes. Many feel embarrassed, others think it’s just part of aging or childbirth, and some have silently lived with it for years.
I always reassure them: you are not alone, and this problem is treatable.
Understanding Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence simply means a loss of bladder control. Some women notice a few drops escaping when they sneeze, exercise, or lift their child — this is called stress incontinence. Others describe a sudden strong urge to rush to the bathroom, and sometimes they don’t make it in time — that’s urge incontinence, often due to an overactive bladder.
It can happen to anyone: after childbirth, around menopause, with weight gain, or even after pelvic surgery. And while it is common, it should never be considered “normal.”
How We Can Help
In Dubai, we are fortunate to have world-class options to manage urinary incontinence. Treatment doesn’t always mean surgery — in fact, we usually begin with simple steps:
- Pelvic floor exercises guided by pelvic floor physiotherapists can help.
- Lifestyle changes like reducing caffeine and maintaining a healthy weight often make a big difference.
- Medications help calm an overactive bladder.
- Pessary devices can support the bladder and stop leakage.
- Minimally invasive options like laser therapy, bladder Botox for overactive bladder, or urethral injections are available for stress urinary incontinence.
- And for women with severe leakage, a short surgery called a sling procedure offers excellent results and quick recovery.
When to Seek Help
Please don’t wait until leakage affects your confidence, work, or social life. If you find yourself planning your day around toilets, avoiding laughter, or waking up multiple times at night to urinate — it’s time to see a specialist.
My Takeaway for You
As a Minimally Invasive Gynecological surgeon and urogynecologist here in Dubai, my message is simple: urinary incontinence is not your fault, and you don’t have to live with it. With the right care, you can take back control and enjoy life without fear of leakage.
If this resonates with you or someone you know, I would be glad to help. Together, we can find the treatment that suits you best — whether that’s exercises, simple therapies, or advanced options.
🌸 You deserve to laugh, run, and live fully — without holding back.
Dr. Alphy S Puthiyidom
MBBS, MD(Obs&Gn),FMIS(Laparoscopy)
Head of the Department Obstetrics & Gynecology
Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgeon
& Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon
MEDICLINIC WELCARE HOSPITAL
Al Garhoud, Dubai
MEDICLINIC PARKVIEW HOSPITAL
Umm Sequim, Al Barsha South 3, Dubai
Appointments 800-1999