Can vaginal tightening help with urinary incontinence?
Vaginal tightening treatments—especially pelvic floor exercises, physiotherapy, and some surgical options—can help improve mild urinary incontinence by supporting the pelvic floor muscles and bladder control.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Urinary incontinence is often caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. Treatments that strengthen these muscles—such as Kegel exercises, pelvic floor physiotherapy, and, in some cases, surgical vaginal tightening (vaginoplasty or perineoplasty)—can reduce symptoms of stress incontinence. Non-surgical options are usually first-line and effective for most women. For more severe cases, surgery or additional procedures may be recommended. NHS: Stress incontinence.
Clinical Context
Mild to moderate stress incontinence often improves with pelvic floor strengthening. It’s important to have a clinical assessment to choose the right treatment for your needs.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Clinical guidelines recommend starting with non-surgical options for incontinence. Surgery is reserved for women whose symptoms don’t improve with conservative therapy. RCOG pelvic floor advice.