FYI

Naturopathic Treatment of Incontinence (Urology Channel)

Natural medicine may be used to treat urinary incontinence caused by poor muscle tone, hormonal deficiency, or food allergy.
Kegel excercises are the standard and most effective treatment for incontinence caused by poor muscle tone.
In women, lower estrogen levels during menopause can cause urethral tissue to become thinner, less resilient, [...]

Urinary incontinence is an important health problem affecting an estimated 5 million women in the UK.
Dr Angie Doshani at the University of Leicester has carried out a study into urinary incontinence in South Asian women, which has not only highlighted the social and psychological effects that urinary incontinence has within ethnic [...]

by lindamcc (Pelvic Floor Exercise)
It’s a fact that women who play sport or exercise are more likely to suffer from stress incontinence than other women. Research has shown that 80% of elite trampolinists suffer from this problem, and at least 30% of women over 45 admit that it happens to them during physical activity. [...]

I am tired. Of what you ask?
I am tired of being ashamed of my body and its functions. As women we are made to feel embarrassed or ashamed of the changes that take place in our bodies. My question is what is there to be embarrassed about?
I am a woman. I am no less [...]

Found at CBS News
As anyone who’s ever had an embarrassing personal moment can tell you – sometimes your body just has a mind of its own.
From expelling gas, a case of the hiccups, an overactive bladder, and a belch you just can’t swallow, to ill-timed yawns, cotton mouth, excessive sweating … [...]

I gave birth several weeks ago, and I’m still leaking urine when I sneeze or cough. What’s going on?

You’re suffering from a form of urinary incontinence known as stress incontinence.
Normally, your nerves, ligaments, and pelvic floor muscles work together to support your bladder and keep the urethra closed so urine doesn’t leak out. Overstretching or [...]

Article from the Rockford Register Star

ROCKFORD —

Sometimes, it takes only a sneeze or a laugh — or just the sound of water running — to bring on the sudden unwelcome dribble or flow that embarrasses women with urinary incontinence.
At least 15 million Americans live with this problem, and it is nearly twice [...]

www.babycenter.com (The best)
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www.americanpregnancy.org

At times during pregnancy, many women find that they wet themselves slightly when they cough, laugh, exercise, bend over, or lift something. This condition is known as stress incontinence – very embarrassing, but extremely common.
Your pelvic floor muscles are under considerate strain during pregnancy. They have to support the weight of your growing uterus, and [...]

Urine leakage has many possible causes.

Weak muscles. Most bladder control problems are caused by weak pelvic muscles. These muscles may become stretched and weak during pregnancy and childbirth. Weak muscles let the bladder sag out of position, which may stretch the opening to the urethra.
Weak pelvic muscles and strong pelvic muscles.
Nerve damage. Damaged nerves may [...]