overactive bladder treatment in Houston, TX
Bladder Botox: A Surprising Solution for Overactive Bladder
Botox Isn’t Just for Faces
About 20 years ago, researchers began to use Botox for quadriplegics who had spastic bladders. The Botox injection proved to be so effective, they next tried it out for people with overactive bladder. The results were life changing.
Dr. Christi has used Botox to improve women’s lives for over 9 years, refining the technique to make it very easy on her patients.
Treatment Details
Treatment type
Surgical
Treatment frequency
2 times a year or more
Treatment time
45 minutes to 1 hour
Downtime
A few hours to a full day, for the pain alleviation medicine or general anesthetic to wear off.
What It Treats
Overactive bladder
Spastic bladder
Urge incontinence
How It Works
Step 1
First, contact ChristiMD Medical Group for an initial consultation.
We'll talk with you openly and honestly about your concerns, and whether previous exercises and treatments have helped. If they haven't, bladder botox may be the best solution, and we'll schedule your procedure.
Step 2
You'll choose from 2 options to prepare for this procedure. You may take Valium, and then we numb the bladder for 30 minutes to decrease any discomfort. Or you can choose brief general anesthetic while Botox is delivered.
Once prepared, the Botox is delivered to the bladder through a scope that is carefully and gently inserted into the urethra tube. The procedure takes less than 5 minutes.
Step 3
On average, patients rate the pain from this overactive bladder treatment in Houston, TX, as 4 out of 10 in severity.
Botox starts to take effect about 10 days after delivery, and patients report a life-changing difference. A more reliable bladder means fewer trips to the bathroom and panties that stay dry.
Benefits of Bladder Botox
Great alternative when medicine & exercise don't work
Fewer strong urges to go to the bathroom
Less waking up at night from urges
Allows more time to get to the bathroom when you feel the need
Lasts for up to 6 months
Convenient outpatient treatment
Frequently covered by insurance
Real results
Results of Botox Overactive Bladder Treatment in Houston, TX
Around ten days after the treatment date, you should see a reduction in your urgency to urinate and “accidents.” Full effects arrive within 12 weeks after treatment.
a passionate, experienced medical team
About ChristiMD Medical Group
ChristiMD Medical Group provides a trustworthy and welcoming space for men and women alike, offering the most advanced medical treatments available under one roof. Dr. Christi is double board certified in urology and urogynecology, with over 26 years of experience.
We’ve helped thousands of patients across Texas experience positive, life-changing results. Better doctor. Better techniques. Better results.
Get started
Request a consultation to meet with our team and explore treatments to best address your unique concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overactive bladder happens when the bladder is hyperactive, and the muscles in the bladder wall develop a spastic condition.
Often, this occurs in neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis or stroke, but for most women the cause is unknown. It is more common after menopause, so there is likely a hormonal component.
Overactive does cause urine leakage—but also may not. Overactive Bladder can be “wet” or “dry,” and Botox can help both conditions.
With dry OAB, you frequently have the “gotta go” feeling and make too many trips to the bathroom. Those who suffer from wet OAB often cannot make it to the bathroom in time.
There are possible side effects to bladder Botox, which may include:
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Pain and/or difficult urination
- Inability to empty the bladder
These possible side effects are rare and temporary.