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Urinary incontinence (UI)

 

Millions of women suffer with urinary incontinence (UI) at some point in their lives. Urinary incontinence can affect everyday quality of life causing embarrassment and stress. A common misconception is that experiencing minor urinary incontinence whilst exercising, laughing, coughing or sneezing is normal. The truth is, it is not a normal part of life, and you shouldn’t have to live in fear of an embarrassing accident. 

Certain factors increase the chances of urinary incontinence, including:

  • physical changes resulting from childbirth
  • menopause
  • age (although incontinence is not an inevitable part of ageing)
  • lifestyle factors

These physical changes often contribute to pelvic floor muscles becoming weaker. When the pelvic floor muscles weaken, the bladder can shift downwards and the muscles that ordinarily force the urethra shut cannot squeeze as tightly as they should. This results in UI during moments of physical stress such as laughing, running or jumping.

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