OVERACTIVE BLADDER

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition characterized by a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate, often accompanied by increased frequency and, in some cases, involuntary leakage. This occurs when the bladder muscles contract excessively, even when the bladder isn't full.

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Common symptoms include needing to urinate more than eight times a day, waking multiple times at night to urinate (nocturia), and experiencing urgency that's difficult to control. OAB can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life, but various treatments can help manage symptoms effectively.

In addition to dietary and lifestyle changes, treatment options include medications, MonaLisa Touch laser, and sacral nerve stimulation.

MonaLisa Touch is a vaginal laser that helps with vaginal and bladder symptoms. When medications don't work, many patients see life-changing improvement with sacral nerve stimulation (SNM) or Axonics Therapy.

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Axonics Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses sacral neuromodulation to improve bladder control. It involves a small implant that delivers mild electrical pulses to the sacral nerves, which regulate bladder and bowel function, reducing urgency, frequency, and leakage without major surgery. Axonics is particularly effective for patients who haven't responded well to medications and offers a long-term, adjustable solution.

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Call or text our office at (903) 957-0275 to learn more or schedule a consultation. Our board-certified gynecologists — Dr. Strobel and Dr. Cryer — and our team of nurse practitioners care for women across North Texas and Texoma.