Urology

Stress incontinence

Incontinence may be defined as the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control. In the United States (U.S.), stress incontinence (SI) is highly prevalent. According to the National Association for Continence (NAFC), the condition affects more than 200 million people worldwide, with a conservative estimate of 25 million adults in the U.S. experiencing chronic or transient SI. The NAFC estimates that 75% to 80% of the SI population comprises women, with 9 million to 13 million suffering severe symptoms. Additionally, an estimated 3.3 million women in the U.S. have pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a condition that may result in SI, and an estimated 18.0 million people suffer from fecal incontinence. In 2012, the value of the U.S. female SI therapies market (as defined by the scope of this report) totaled approximately $1,255.4 million. The majority of sales were derived from overactive bladder drug revenues due to a large population base, wide availability of prescription and OTC products, and ease of use. Over the forecast period covered by this report, total sales in this market are expected to increase at a compound annual rate of 6.6%, reaching an estimated $1,727.2 million in the year 2017. This dynamic, new report from Medtech Insight includes analyses of products, current/forecast markets, competitors, and opportunities in the U.S. female urinary incontinence therapies market. Covered topics in this report include an overview of female urinary incontinence and core therapies, including drug treatments for OAB; injectable urethral bulking agents; urethral sling systems; sacral nerve stimulation, and emerging drugs and technologies.