Possible risks

Like any surgery, urinary incontinence surgery comes with risks. Although uncommon, potential complications include:

• Temporary difficulty urinating
• Temporary difficulty emptying your bladder (urinary retention)
• Development of overactive bladder
• Urinary tract infection
• Wound infection
• Difficult or painful sex
• Surgical material sticking out into the vagina
• Groin pain

Talk to your health care professional and surgeon about the possible risks and benefits of your surgical options.