171 – Urinary incontinence in Aging Men: Most Common Causes & Best Treatments

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains how urination changes in later life for men, and what to do if you’re having bothersome urinary symptoms or leaks. You’ll learn what doctors mean by LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms), how an enlarged prostate (BPH) contributes to urinary problems, and the 5 main types of incontinence that affect men: urgency, stress, mixed, overflow, and functional. 

She covers:

• Urinary Incontinence in Aging Men
• Male Bladder, Pelvic Anatomy & the Prostate
• What Is LUTS (Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms)?
• Why Incontinence Needs a Medical Evaluation
• 5 Types of Urinary Incontinence in Men
• Key Parts of a Good Incontinence Workup
• Medications That Worsen LUTS or Retention
• Red Flags Indicating Urgent Evaluation
• Treating LUTS & Incontinence
• Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Medications for Overactive Bladder: Pros & Cons
• Next-Level Procedures and Treatment Options
• Special Geriatric Considerations in Frail Older Men
• What to Do If You’re Concerned

Related episode: 

• 170 – How to Treat Urinary Incontinence in Older Women

Related Resources:

• Urinary Incontinence in Aging: What to know when you can’t wait to go
• Urinary system – male anatomy and physiology