There are so many different ways of talking about urination. We’ll say things like “my bladder is full,” “I have to relieve myself,” or even “I need to pee!” Everyone needs to empty their bladders – it’s a normal part of life. But when you find you’re having urine leaks, you may well not want to talk about it. Ladies who leak are often very embarrassed by it. But you’re not alone! Incontinence is very common. 45% of women ages 40-60 — and 1 in 3 women overall — experience bladder leaks. So, millions of women are in your same situation. How your bladder works To understand which of the…
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: Menopause & Bladder Leaks
Rumor has it that life actually begins at 40! That’s right, the gray hairs and the slight creak of your bones signifies that you’ve accumulated assets, memories, and wisdom. While you recognize that this of season of your life may involve night sweats, fatigue, and alarming hot flashes, you still have much to be grateful for. However, there’s just this one thing you weren’t expecting. Nobody told you about the bladder leakage that could accompany menopause — wasn’t incontinence supposed to be an old person problem? Or, is it possible that you’re the only one experiencing this? Trust us, you’re not! We’ll enlighten you on this one menopause symptom that…
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Incontinence 101: Everything You Need To Know
As women, our bodies go through the ringer. Monthly periods. Pregnancy. Childbirth. Menopause. From all that activity, it’s no surprise that our pelvic floor takes a hit. Our muscles and nerves fatigue from all of the work they do and get stressed under pressure. This can cause bladder leakage, otherwise known as urinary incontinence. While leaks can be frustrating, there are lots of techniques that can help make them no big deal. Here’s everything you need to know about those spritz, sprinkles, and urges and how to manage them. And we really do mean everything! What Is The Definition Of Incontinence Exactly? The technical term for bladder leakage is urinary…
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10 Myths About Bladder Leaks You’ll Want To Relieve
Bladder leaks are a frustrating fact of life for so many of us. So why is it so easy to believe all of the myths out there about them? I know that when I’ve got something going on with my body, it’s easy to create a story to help me deal with it. I spiral down the WebMD rabbit hole or scroll through the endless number of pop-science articles looking for answers. Hours pass. The next thing I know, I’m self-diagnosing and concocting an explanation using some pretty unreliable sources. I end up more confused than when I was just guessing. Sound familiar? Truth be told, letting myths determine how…
