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A physical therapist’s advice for men with post-prostatectomy incontinence
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"I would say, talk to each other. Talk to other men about it. You are not the only one leaking," says Vanita Gaglani, RPT.
In this video, Vanita Gaglani, RPT, gives advice to men with post-prostatectomy incontinence or prostatitis. Gaglani is a registered physical therapist and owner of Vanita’s Rehab in Melbourne, Florida. She was interviewed at the 2025 Desai Sethi Urology Institute Urology on the Beach meeting in Miami Beach, Florida.
Transcription:
What advice would you give men who have post-prostatectomy incontinence or prostatitis?
I would say, talk to each other. Talk to other men about it. You are not the only one leaking. Think about how many Depends and diapers and pads are sold. Think about how many different type of products are there. Depends advertises on TV that you can play with your grandchildren. So this concept that "I am the only one leaking," and "it's an embarrassing thing," it is not. It is not a stigma. It can be overcome with the help of a therapist and a doctor. So seek help. Do not feel that you cannot do anything about it. Same with the men who have pelvic pain: persist. Find a doctor who will listen to you and find a more holistic approach, along with the medication approach.
This transcript was AI generated and edited by human editors for clarity.
