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Stop Putting Up With Bladder Leaks

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Stop putting up with bladder leaks

Stress urinary incontinence is a common condition, but bladder leaks are not something you simply have to live with. Take our symptoms quiz to learn about therapies designed to help improve bladder control.

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Do you leak urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise?

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), sometimes called stress incontinence, is a condition where unwanted bladder leaks happen during normal daily activities that place pressure on the bladder. It is often bothersome and can interfere with activities of daily living or even prevent them altogether.

SUI is a condition that will affect one in three women in their lifetime, yet so many women suffer in silence6,7. The good news is that you don’t have to suffer in silence. Stress urinary incontinence can be treated, helping many people regain bladder control and return to a more active and confident life.

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1 in 3

Women will experience SUI in their lifetime7

What is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)?

Stress urinary incontinence occurs when the muscles and tissues surrounding the opening of the bladder and urethra are weakened and not strong enough to prevent urine from leaking out when activities put increased pressure on the bladder.  The amount of urine can vary from just a few drops to being enough to soak through your clothes.

It is usually caused by a damaged or weakened sphincter. When damaged, this muscle cannot squeeze and close off the urethra; the result is urine leakage. Stress urinary incontinence is not related to psychological stress.

In women, SUI is due to a weakness of the perineal muscles. Pregnancy, childbirth, and repeated stretching or injury of the muscles can lead to permanent weakness. The most common cause of stress incontinence in men is the surgical removal of the prostate gland to treat prostate cancer. This procedure is called a prostatectomy.2,3

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Symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence

SUI may cause urine leakage during everyday movements or activities that place pressure on the bladder. Symptoms can range from occasional small leaks to more frequent or bothersome episodes that may affect your daily life. 

You may experience urine leaking during everyday movements such as:

  • Coughing
  • Sneezing
  • Laughing
  • Lifting heavy objects
  • Running or exercising
  • Standing up or bending over

For some, symptoms may develop over time gradually, while others may notice changes following childbirth, aging, pelvic floor weakness or certain medical treatments or surgeries such as prostate cancer treatment.

Don’t put up with bladder leaks; ask your doctor about treatment options for SUI

For many individuals who experience bladder leaks because of SUI, it can impact daily activities, social life and emotional wellbeing7. Studies have shown that people living with urinary incontinence may experience psychological distress and may find themselves becoming more socially isolated due to their bladder leakage.1

Lots of women report feeling anxiety around performing certain activities and even wearing certain clothes because of their bladder leaks, which leads them to stop participating in activities they once enjoyed7.

If SUI is limiting your daily activities, a specialist assessment may help identify appropriate treatment options.

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References:

6. Ko Y, Lin SJ, Salmon JW, et al. The impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life of the elderly. Am J Manag Care. 2005 Jul;11(4 Suppl):S103 - 11.

7. Magon, Navneet et al. Stress urinary incontinence: What, when, why, and then what? Journal of mid-life health vol.2,2 (2011): 57-65

8. Trinity/Contura fieldwork survey for the awareness campaign for women suffering with SUI, 2017

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