Thousands of women including actress Kate Winslett suffer from stress incontinenceThousands of women suffering embarrassing bladder problems could be spared risky and invasive surgery thanks to a simple jab. But health watchdogs last year warned against offering the procedure after reports of post-operative complications with healing, which left women suffering severe pain. Initial trial results showed the success rate – defined as patients needing only one round of treatment – was about 50 per cent. Meanwhile, British research presented to the International Continence Society meeting showed a success rate of 89 per cent. ‘Now, thanks to advances with the injection, its success rate is not far off the mesh or tape.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2018 21:02 UTC