Mixed incontinence – Women often have a combination of both stress and urge incontinence. The contributing factors can be the same or they may be completely unrelated. Therefore, treatment options need to address both forms of incontinence. Prevention of urinary incontinence – There are a number of steps that can help to reduce the chance Read More…
Bladder Problems | Urge Incontinence
Urge incontinence Urge incontinence consists of a sudden and urgent desire to urinate and the inability to hold the urine until a toilet is reached. Urge incontinence is usually caused by the bladder muscle contracting involuntarily. Urge incontinence is sometimes also referred to as overactive bladder or detrusor instability. Women with urge incontinence may have Read More…
Bladder Problems | Urinary Stress Incontinence
Urinary stress incontinence The most common form of urinary incontinence is stress incontinence and it occurs during activities which increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting heavy objects or during physical activity. Increased abdominal pressure increases pressure in the bladder which in turn forces the urethra to open, resulting in the loss of Read More…
Bladder Problems | Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common and distressing problem Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a profound impact on quality of life. Urinary incontinence affects approximately one third of women at some stage in their life. Many women feel embarrassed about discussing bladder problems Read More…