Restore Control and Confidence with Specialized Urology Care

If you've ever leaked urine when sneezing, laughing, or rushing to the bathroom, you're not alone. Urinary incontinence (요실금 – yosilgeum) affects millions of women, especially after childbirth, menopause, or pelvic surgery. Yet many hesitate to seek help, thinking it's just a normal part of aging. The truth? It’s common, but treatable. At women-friendly clinics like Gangnam J Urology Clinic in Seoul, female urinary incontinence treatment is approached with privacy, precision, and compassion—helping both locals and international patients regain control over their lives.

What Is Female Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine, and in women, it typically falls into three categories:

1. Stress Incontinence
   Leaking urine during physical pressure—coughing, sneezing, lifting.
2. Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder)
   Sudden, intense urge to urinate, often with leakage before reaching a toilet.
3. Mixed Incontinence
   A combination of both stress and urge symptoms.

These types often have different causes and require different treatments—which is why seeing a urology specialist is key.

What Causes Urinary Incontinence in Women?

• Pregnancy and vaginal childbirth (weakened pelvic floor muscles)
• Menopause (reduced estrogen affects bladder and urethral tissue)
• Chronic coughing or obesity (added pressure on the bladder)
• Pelvic surgery or aging
• Neurological conditions or bladder overactivity

Even young women can experience symptoms—early evaluation prevents worsening over time.

When Should You See a Doctor?

• Frequent urine leaks, even small amounts
• Rushing to the toilet and not making it in time
• Waking up often at night to urinate
• Avoiding exercise, intimacy, or outings due to bladder concerns
• Using pads daily for leakage

If any of these interfere with your daily life, it’s time for a discreet, effective solution.

How Female Incontinence Is Evaluated at Gangnam J Urology Clinic

 1. Private Consultation

• Female staff or English-speaking assistants available
• Review of symptoms, childbirth history, and lifestyle

 2. Urinalysis and Bladder Function Tests

• Check for infection or irritation
• Uroflowmetry: Measures urine flow and strength
• Post-void residual scan: Checks bladder emptying

 3. Advanced Urodynamic Testing (if needed)

• Measures bladder pressure and muscle coordination during filling and voiding

 4. Pelvic Evaluation

• Assesses for prolapse or pelvic floor weakness
• Referral to gynecology if structural issues are involved

Female Incontinence Treatment Options in Korea

• Pelvic Floor Exercises (Kegels): First-line therapy, often with guidance
• Behavioral Therapy: Bladder training, timed voiding
• Medications: Especially helpful for urge incontinence (OAB)
• Vaginal Estrogen Creams: Improve tissue health after menopause
• Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: With biofeedback if available
• Minimally Invasive Procedures:
• Urethral bulking agents (injections to tighten the urethra)
• Mid-urethral sling surgery for stress incontinence
• Botox bladder injections or nerve stimulation for OAB

Each plan is customized to your condition, comfort, and lifestyle.

Cost of Female Incontinence Care in Korea

With NHIS:

• Consultation: ₩5,000–₩15,000
• Testing (uroflowmetry, urinalysis): ₩10,000–₩30,000
• Medications and follow-ups often subsidized
• Surgery (sling) or advanced procedures may be partially covered

Without NHIS (out-of-pocket):

• Full evaluation: ₩70,000–₩150,000
• Medications (monthly): ₩20,000–₩60,000
• Urodynamic study: ₩80,000–₩120,000
• Minimally invasive procedures: Case-based (inquire directly)

Why Choose Gangnam J Urology Clinic for Incontinence?

• Women-centered environment with modern facilities
• Privacy-respecting approach with discreet, supportive care
• English-speaking services for international patients
• Wide range of non-surgical and surgical options
• Located in central Gangnam, easily accessible by subway



Urinary incontinence is common—but it doesn’t have to define your daily life. At Gangnam J Urology Clinic, you'll find nonjudgmental care, advanced diagnostics, and treatments that truly work. Reclaim your freedom, confidence, and comfort with expert support—your quality of life matters.