Urinary incontinence, also known as bladder leakage, is the loss of bladder control or the involuntary loss of urine. This can turn a laughing fit or fun workout into a stressful and potentially uncomfortable situation. Here’s what you need to know about the three common types of urinary incontinence:
Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine during physical activities, such as laughing, jumping, sneezing, or lifting heavy objects. It occurs when the muscles that support the urethra are weakened or damaged. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including: childbirth, trauma, and hormone changes.
Urge urinary incontinence is the unintended loss of urine due to an involuntary bladder contraction. Patients often describe urge urinary incontinence as needing to go even if they just went. It’s often associated with an overactive bladder.
Mixed urinary incontinence is involuntary bladder leakage associated with a combination of both urge and stress urinary incontinence.
If you’re experiencing common symptoms of urinary incontinence, talk to your doctor today.
Urinary incontinence affects more people than you might think. And it’s increasingly common among women.1 The important thing to remember is you’re not alone. There are millions of women out there just like you who experience some form of bladder leakage. But you don’t have to be one of them. Talk to your doctor today.
1 in 2
1 in 2 adult women has urinary incontinence2
Depending on the severity, urinary incontinence can be treated several ways. Talk with your doctor to determine which treatment is right for you.
Learn how urinary incontinence affected Renay and Stephanie and how treatment helped them regain control of their lives after bladder leakage.
“Instead of participating in the sports, I became the photographer.”
Renay shares how wearing pads and planning her trips around restrooms helped her cope with the symptoms of urinary incontinence, until she found a treatment option that was right for her.
“Going forward I have this peace of mind.”
Stephanie recalls how the symptoms of urinary incontinence interfered with “the everyday stuff” she loved, including exercise, and shares how her life has changed since seeking treatment.
Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.
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