Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women

Mayo Clinic Minute: Treatment options for stress urinary incontinence

Urinary Incontinence

🚫 Don’t let misconceptions hold you back! 💪 Urine leakage is often misunderstood, but it’s time to set the record straight. Here are some common myths debunked: 1️⃣ It’s Normal: Uh-uh! While it’s common, it’s not something you have to live with. Leakage can be a sign of underlying issues, but it’s treatable! 2️⃣ Only Surgery or Medication Works: Nope! Surgery and meds aren’t the only solutions. Pelvic floor exercises, lifestyle changes, and behavioral techniques can make a world of difference.

Urine leakage is progressive meaning it gets worse. It gets worse as we become weaker in our pelvic floor and adopt poor bladder habits to accommodate the leaking. It’s much easier to eliminate urine leakage when it’s just a dribble in comparison to a full bladder emptying and you are wearing adult diapers. Listen to your body when it is saying “hey, a little help here!” Share with your girlfriends. We all need a little nudge sometime. Make sure to grab my pelvic floor 101 guide to learn more. L

💦Urine The Know💦 Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you would like to learn more. I will send you the link to my free Masterclass. Meet “Katie”. She is 72. Mom of five. Hysterectomy and bladder sling 20 years prior. Has leaked urine since her third baby. She was told by her care team leaking urine is normal after having children. “Especially after how many you have had”. “Katie” suffered from night time peeing, spent a fortune on pads, stopped doing any kind of exercise, and suffered from the side e

Treatment for stress urinary incontinence in women: Mayo Clinic Radio