Methods for treating urinary incontinence in mammals

A method for the delivery of a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent, and a water insoluble contrast agent to the periurethral tissue of the mammal which tissue already has deposited therein with an initial amount of this composition which method comprises

• visualizing the position of the deposited composition in the periurethral tissue
• delivering a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent, and a contrast agent to the periurethral tissue of the mammal containing said deposited composition
• wherein said delivery is conducted under conditions such that additional polymer precipitate forms in situ in the periurethral tissue thereby further reducing urinary incontinence in the mammal.

A kit of parts comprising:

• a first member which is an embolic composition comprising a biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a contrast agent;
• and
• a second member which is a needle selected from the group consisting of a puncture needle and spinal needle.

A method for treating urinary incontinence in a mammal, which method comprises delivering a composition comprising a biocompatible polymer and a biocompatible solvent to the periurethral tissue of the mammal

• wherein said delivery is conducted under conditions such that a polymer precipitate forms in situ in the periurethral tissue thereby reducing urinary incontinence in the mammal.