Dr. Rachael Sussman is a urologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital who provides care to both male and female patients. Her areas of clinical expertise include voiding dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, female urethral disease (diverticulum and stricture), and vaginal fistula. Dr. Sussman is an expert in minimally invasive and vaginal surgery. Click "See more" below to view all of the questions Dr. Sussman answers in this video.
0:01 Meet Dr. Rachael Sussman
2:17 What is incontinence?
2:32 What is stress incontinence?
2:50 Who experiences incontinence and why is it associated with aging?
3:44 What is the difference between incontinence and overactive bladder?
4:07 What causes stress incontinence?
4:54 Is incontinence a life-long condition or is it curable?
5:13 How is stress incontinence treated?
7:42 Is there an alternative to the mesh sling?
8:09 What are the new technologies advancing the treatment of stress incontinence?
8:40 Is there a relationship between bowel movements and urinary incontinence symptoms?
9:28 What is overactive bladder?
10:06 How is overactive bladder treated?
10:51 If behavior changes do not help overactive bladder, are there other treatments?
13:07 What is urodynamics?
13:49 What is pelvic organ prolapse?
14:52 How is pelvic organ prolapse treated?
15:49 What are surgical options for treating pelvic organ prolapse?
17:04 Are there consequences if incontinence is not treated?
