Next steps
In your search for treatment of incontinence, you may have many questions.
Here are some resources that can be helpful:
Patient story
Listen to a patient story of someone who faced stress urinary incontinence after prostate cancer treatments.
Questions to ask your doctor
When you’re ready to schedule time with a physician, there are a few key questions you’ll want to ask:
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Do you specialize in urinary incontinence?
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What type of incontinence do I have?
3
What treatment options are right for me?
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Am I a candidate for the Virtue® male sling?
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What are the advantages of a male sling?
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Is there anything that would prevent me from being a candidate for a male sling?
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How many male sling procedures do you complete each year?
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Is the implant covered by insurance?
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How is the male sling implanted and what is the recovery process like?
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How will you work with my existing doctor to coordinate my care?
Cost matters, but you have options
Incontinence treatment is generally covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare. Whether you’re fully covered or will be paying out of pocket, it’s important to understand your options.
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