Table 2.
The percentage of methods of conservative and surgical treatment used in stress urinary incontinence, and types of specialist who treat urinary incontinence indicated by medical students (n = number of responses in this category).
| Methods of conservative treatment (n = 386)* | % | Methods of surgical treatment (n = 216)** | % | Methods of conservative treatment (n = 386)* | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelvic floor muscle exercises | 39.1 | Sling procedures | 67.5 | Pelvic floor muscle exercises | 39.1 |
| Drugs | 16.3 | Vaginal suspension | 30 | Drugs | 16.3 |
| General development exercises | 15.5 | Artificial sphincter | 2.5 | General development exercises | 15.5 |
| Physical therapy | 5.4 | Physical therapy | 5.4 | ||
| Visiting a specialist for check-ups | 2.1 | Visiting a specialist for check-ups | 2.1 | ||
| Vaginal balls or cones | 1.6 | Vaginal balls or cones | 1.6 | ||
| Others | 19.9 | Others | 19.9 |
Number of respondents (percentage of respondents) *242 (56.0%); **180 (41.7%); ***432 (100%)