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Urinary incontinence is a common concern for middle-aged women!

A very common condition, affecting 1 in 3 women.

SH Clinic: Urinary Incontinence Care

What is Urinary Incontinence?

Approximately 40% of women experience urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. This issue is more common among middle-aged women than men. While it might be tempting to dismiss it as a natural part of aging, proper treatment is crucial as it significantly impacts the quality of life.

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What are the symptoms of urinary incontinence?

Don’t hold back any longer!

When mild symptoms of urinary incontinence appear in the early stages, it is important to visit the hospital quickly and receive appropriate treatment.

stress urinary incontinence

A phenomenon in which urine leaks when abdominal pressure increases, such as when coughing or sneezing.

urge incontinence

A phenomenon in which the urge to urinate is strong and cannot be held back, leading to leakage of urine.

mixed incontinence

A phenomenon that appears as a mixture of urgency and stress

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The unspeakable concerns of middle-aged women

Why does urinary incontinence occur?

Shorter urethra compared to men

Increased abdominal pressure

Pregnancy and childbirth effects

drugs and stress

congenital anomaly

Pelvic muscle relaxation due to aging

Menopause and Hormonal Changes

Eating foods that irritate the bladder

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How to self-diagnose urinary incontinence

01

Urine leaks when you cough or sneeze.

02

I feel pain in my lower abdomen when I urinate.

03

My stomach hurts when I urinate.

04

While going to the bathroom, I can’t hold it in and my urine leaks out.

05

I urinate more than twice during the night.

06

Not feeling refreshed even after urinating.

07

Urine has leaked during sexual intercourse.

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Treatment tailored to individual causes and symptoms

How to treat urinary incontinence?

exercise therapy

How to consistently do Kegel exercises to strengthen weakened pelvic and bladder muscles

drug therapy

If the abnormality is mild and symptoms are mild, improvement can be achieved through mild drug treatment.

surgical therapy

If improvement is difficult with non-surgery, proceed according to the diagnosis of the medical staff.