Female
Incontinence occurs after age 40, as many as one out of six—or
more than 12 million American women-may experience uncontrollable
loss of urine. Many more women are troubled by the condition than
men. But for most, Female
Incontinence is a highly treatable condition, though it may not
always be addressed. Half of nursing home residents (mostly women)
are affected by some type of incontinence.
Female
Incontinence: Why do we become incontinent?
Female
Incontinence is common, and can result from anatomic, physiologic
or disease factors. Incontinence should not be thought of as a consequence
of aging, according to experts. It sometimes affects even the young,
for a variety of reasons. Temporary incontinence is commonly caused
by childbirth, limited mobility, urinary tract infection, or medication
side-effects.
For millions of Americans, Female
Incontinence affects their emotional, psychological and social
well-being. Many curtail social and recreational activities, and
are reluctant to do things they used to in case a restroom is not
nearby.
Types of Female
Incontinence:
There is more than one type of incontinence. "Stress incontinence
is a common condition in which urine leakage occurs when a woman
coughs, sneezes or laughs. It can also be experienced as a sudden
sense of urgency to urinate. Women shouldn't hesitate to seek treatment.
There is a lot to learn about physiology, and much can be done to
improve the condition. About 75 percent of women with this problem
who follow some simple steps can get better without surgical intervention."
Among the recommended strategies are pelvic floor exercises, dietary
changes, weight loss when indicated, avoiding constipation, and
use of vaginal estrogen supplementation for women past menopause.
Women can learn to use their pelvic floor muscles functionally throughout
the day to Reestablish effective muscle tone, and exercises can
be tailored to individuals. Just as you've learned to other thing's,
you can learn to have your pelvic muscles work fast enough and strong
enough to prevent leaking from Female
Incontinence.
