The newest and by far the fastest medical approach to the treatment of stress urinary incontinence is the surgical threading of a fabric material called vaginal sling, medical reports say. There has been an exaggerated demand for this procedure since it was first introduced in the market. Perhaps it is because incontinence has been a widespread dilemma among the elderly (men and women alike), and this will continue to be so as the body weakens with age.

Some studies find that urinary incontinence may bring about emotional disturbances such as major depressive disorders. According to experts, this may have something to do with the persons weak coping capabilities. There are relatively irreversible physical changes that humans (especially females) need to accept. Because the eventual degradation of the bodily functions unfailingly falls into place, they must prepare themselves for these alterations.

The embarrassing experience of having to go through episodes of incontinence is not only perceived by the elderly. Young people are dealing with it as well. Moreover, incontinence may also be a manifestation of other health-threatening conditions such as vascular problems, neurologic diseases, or limitations to endocrine functions like diabetes. These generally scare younger people.

Incontinence may have compelled some men and women to limit their physical activities. This significantly impacts their relationships (with family, co-workers, and the community as a whole) and sense of independence. Moreover, it may increase the likelihood of depression.

Incontinence often occurs during pregnancy, after childbirth, approaching old age or menopause, or following a pelvic operation. At these times the patient is already at a heightened susceptibility. Incontinence would just only make it worse.

Incontinence, likewise, leads to a compromised self-esteem, especially when it is severe enough to cause a change in a patients lifestyle. Because of their diminished control over the bladder, some patients may intentionally tone down their activities, most particularly the ones that expose their abdomen to pressure. They deliberately avoid doing vigorous exercises for fear that leaks may be triggered in the middle of their routines.

Because no one wants to experience that constant feeling of having to go to the bathroom every once in a while, patients experiencing incontinence try their best to get themselves treated even if it means getting themselves to harm's way. Since vaginal mesh implant use is the most recommended treatment for incontinence, an increasing percentage of women in the US have gone through with it not knowing of the possible consequences that await them. The rising incidences of post-surgical injuries related to these medical products say a lot about how unsafe they can possibly be to some.