Though surgery is a treatment option for overactive bladder, it is typically only used when other non-invasive methods are tried and unsuccessful. Depending on the cause of one's overactive bladder, surgical treatments will vary accordingly. Sometimes treating an overactive bladder is as simple as scheduling one's bathroom trips or switching to a new diet; other times it can involve procedures like electrode stimulation or prescription medications. A diagnosis from a doctor can help to reveal the root cause and allow the best treatments to be recommended.