Bulkamid

A new minimally invasive treatment for female stress urinary incontinence.

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is very common among women of all ages and increases as you get older. 1 in 3 women will suffer from SUI at some point in their lives.

Bulkamid is a new urethral bulking agent that is more effective and more durable than other urethral bulking agents on the market. The procedure involves the injection of Bulkamid into 3 or 4 locations in the urethra.

This 10 minute procedure has little to no downtime and no incisions. Currently, Middlesex Health is the only health system in the region with doctors trained to administer this treatment.

Will the Bulkamid procedure hurt?

Bulkamid is usually done under local anesthetic, in which case you will be awake during the procedure but should experience minimal discomfort. You can discuss the anesthetic options with your doctor.

How quickly can I return to normal daily activities following a Bulkamid procedure? 

Once at home, patients typically return to normal activities within 24 hours, depending on their doctor’s advice.

Can I be treated with Bulkamid if I had a previous midurethral sling?  

Yes, Bulkamid has been used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women who have undergone previous midurethral slings.