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Welcome to IncontinenceCare

Don’t let bladder or bowel incontinence hold you back. Here you will learn about incontinence symptoms, explore available treatment options and find information to help you start a conversation with your doctor.

Are bladder and bowel accidents disrupting your daily life?

Experiencing urinary or bowel incontinence can be frustrating and confusing, but it doesn’t have to be an isolating journey. Millions of people worldwide suffer from these life-altering symptoms2. Whether you experience bladder leakage when coughing or laughing, feeling sudden urgency or suffer from accidental bowel leakage; there are treatment options available.

Let’s start the conversation about bladder and bowel incontinence

Did you know that bladder and bowel incontinence affects millions of people worldwide. You may feel like no one is talking about it, but that doesn’t mean no one is experiencing these symptoms.

5+ million

Over 5 million Australians experience bladder or bowel control problems3

1 in 6

1 in 6 Australians experience incontinence3

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Not sure what type of incontinence you may have?

Not sure what's causing your bladder or bowel symptoms? Complete our quick quiz to gain insights into the type of incontinence you may have and explore potential next steps.

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Are you tired of frequent bathroom trips or accidents?

Incontinence can present in different ways; understanding the type of incontinence you are experiencing is the first step towards finding appropriate treatment.

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References:

  1. Mayo Clinic website. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/overactive-bladder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355715. Accessed June 10, 2019.
  2. Irwin DE, Kopp ZS, Agatep B, Milsom I, Abrams P. Worldwide prevalence estimates of lower urinary tract symptoms, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence and bladder outlet obstruction. BJU Int. 2011;108(7):1132-1138.
  3. Continence Health Australia. Understanding Incontinence. https://www.continence.org.au/incontinence/understanding-incontinence.

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Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.

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