Category: Urinary Incontinence

I Pee When I Laugh: Is This Normal?

Leaking urine when you laugh is not funny. It is both embarrassing and worrisome. It can lead to isolation for fear of urinating in public. Known as stress incontinence, it is the most common type of incontinence, and it usually affects women more than men. … Continue reading

Things All Women Should Know About Pelvic Floor Disorders

Childbirth is one of the main causes for pelvic floor disorders, and it can become more severe with each birth, especially if the labor was long or difficult. There are many things all women should know about pelvic floor disorders so let’s review them one at a time. … Continue reading

What’s The Solution For Urinary Incontinence?

Have you ever had a great time with friends laughing out loud, but found yourself uncontrollably leaking urine?  You might have even thought “I’m too young for this to be happening.”
The truth is urinary incontinence is not just for older women. … Continue reading

Steps to Treating Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is not something that any woman wants to deal with. While common, incontinence can be due to a wide variety of factors, like age, having a baby, genetics, and illnesses. If you are dealing with urinary incontinence, then you know it comes along with embarrassment and frustration. … Continue reading

17 Million U.S. Women Encounter Urinary Incontinence

Approximately 17 million women in the U.S. encounter urinary incontinence in their lifetime, often affecting women between the ages of 18 and 60. Common symptoms include:

an inability to prevent leaking urine when exercising or other involuntary actions such as coughing or sneezing
an overwhelming urge to urinate that often causes them to urinate before getting to a bathroom. … Continue reading