Stress incontinence occurs when the muscles supporting the bladder and urethra are weakened This leads to leakage during activities that put pressure on the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising Urge incontinence is also known as overactive bladder. Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, bringing many physical and emotional changes While hot flashes and mood swings are commonly discussed, many women face another challenging and often embarrassing symptom Problems like frequent urination, sudden urges to pee, and urinary leakage become more common during and after menopause, affecting daily.
Struggling with a weak bladder during female menopause Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and effective strategies for a stronger bladder, including lifestyle. Surgery common procedures during perimenopause or menopause include hysterectomies or prolapse repair, both of which can contribute to incontinence Urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control, is more common in women during and after menopause Learn about causes and treatment. Rachael sussman, a urologist/urogynecologist at medstar georgetown university hospital, answers our questions about menopause and urinary incontinence
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