Urinary incontinance is much more common than is generally realised. Due to embarrassment it is generally not talked about but this is changing. More and more women rightly want something done about this condition, which affects over 3 million women in the UK. It can affect women of all ages and is twice as common in women as in men. It can be embarrassing and can limit your life such that women end up restricting or avoiding physical activity, travel or social relationships because of it.
Leakage of urine may occur only when you cough or sneeze or you may have the urge to go with leakage if you cannot get to the toilet in time. The causes and treatments vary depending on the type and amount of urinary loss. Treatments include bladder training and physiotherapy to medication and surgery. What is important is that women need no longer suffer in silence. It is no longer a taboo subject and there are now a variety of effective treatments that can considerably improve the problem.
