Stress Incontinence
Is Bulkamid permanent?
The short answer
Bulkamid is designed to stay in place long-term, and many women have lasting results.
Some need a second injection for a fuller effect.
Worth knowing
Results vary by person.
When to come in
If you're considering Bulkamid, schedule a visit to see what to expect.
Talking it over with us
We’d be glad to talk this through with you at our Snellville Clinic & Surgery Center, 1557 Janmar Rd, Snellville, GA 30078, or our Conyers Clinic, 1366 Wellbrook Circle Suite B, Conyers, GA 30012. You can ask for a particular urologist by name, or let our scheduling team find the first opening.
How our urologists approach this
Our urologists look at how and when you leak before suggesting Bulkamid. It’s meant for stress leaks, the kind that happen with a cough, sneeze or exercise. We talk about how Bulkamid compares with a midurethral sling and with pelvic floor therapy, and about what results you can reasonably expect. Some women choose Bulkamid because it involves no incisions, and we’ll be clear that a second injection is sometimes part of the plan.
What to expect when you see us
At your visit we’ll go over your leaks, past pregnancies and surgeries, and any bladder medicines you take. A short exam and a urine check are common. Some women also have a bladder test before a procedure. We’ll walk you through the injection step by step.
Getting ready
Keep a short record of when you leak, and bring it with your medicine list. Note past pelvic surgeries and pregnancies, too.
When to call us
Call us if you have trouble emptying your bladder after the injection, burning or a fever, or if the leaks come back after a stretch of doing well.
Questions we often hear
Can Bulkamid be repeated?
Yes. If leaks get better but haven’t stopped, a second injection can be offered.
Watch a short video
For a broader look at stress leakage and how it’s treated, this Advanced Urology video is a good place to start.
Keep reading
This is general education, not a diagnosis. All articles