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Looking for an incontinence specialist near you?

Take control of your symptoms with treatment and support options available to suit your individual situation.

Find an incontinence specialist near you

Ready to talk to a specialist? If you are experiencing bladder leakage or bowel accidents, a specialist can help determine the cause and discuss appropriate treatment options.

Enter your suburb, state, or postcode in our locator below to search for an incontinence management doctor “profile” and contact information near you.

 

Which specialists treats bladder & bowel incontinence?

Our Specialist Finder directory is designed to connect you with a healthcare professional experienced in diagnosing and treating urinary and bowel incontinence across Australia and New Zealand. Depending on your symptoms, your General Practitioner may refer you to:

Urologist: Specialises in urinary track and bladder conditions, including stress incontinence, overactive bladder, and male incontinence after prostate surgery.

Colorectal Surgeon: Assesses and manages bowel control problems, including faecal incontinence and accidental bowel leakage.

Gynaecologist: Manages women's pelvic health concerns, including bladder leakage related to childbirth and menopause.

Urogynaecologist: Focuses on pelvic floor disorders and bladder leakage in women, particularly after childbirth or during menopause.

 

How to prepare for your specialist appointment?

Preparing questions in advance may help you feel more confident and informed. Here are some questions you may wish to ask your doctor to help make the most of your appointment.

Questions you may wish to ask your doctor

  • What is causing my symptoms?
  • What type of incontinence do I have?
  • Will my symptoms improve with conservative treatment?
  • What treatment options are available in Australia?
  • Am I a suitable candidate for advanced therapies such as Sacral Neuromodulation, Urethral Bulking or an Artificial Urinary Sphincter?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the treatment options?
  • What results have other patients experienced?
  • Will this treatment be covered by Medicare or private health insurance?

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