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Who is this information for?
This information is for you if you are about to have, or you are recovering from, a mid-urethral sling operation for stress urinary incontinence (see below). You might also find it useful to share this information with your family and friends.
What is stress urinary incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence is when urine leaks from your bladder when you do things which place pressure (stress) on your bladder. This often occurs with laughing, coughing, sneezing and physical activity.
About this information
You should read this information along with any other information you have been given about your choices and the operation itself. This information gives general advice based on women’s experiences and expert opinion. Every woman has different needs and recovers in different ways. Your own recovery will depend upon:
- how fit and well you are before your operation
- the reason you are having a mid-urethral sling operation
- the exact type of operation that you have
- how smoothly everything goes and whether there are any complications
You are welcome to download and print as many copies of the patient information leaflets as you wish. Unfortunately due to the high cost of paper we are unable to provide printed copies of these leaflets. If you would like further advice please contact the Publications Coordinator.
Further information
You may also be interested in the patient information leaflet Surgery for stress incontinence: information for you.
