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With all the talk of Kate Middleton and the royal baby (it’s a boy!), I thought it’d be appropriate to revisit the topic of incontinence after giving birth.

As many as 70% of women will experience bladder leakage, or stress incontinence, during or after pregnancy. You may unexpectedly leak urine while sneezing, laughing, coughing, exercising, or doing anything that puts pressure onto your bladder.

It’s finally Friday! But while you may want to enjoy the sun, this scorching heat wave we’re currently experiencing can be torturous – especially if you’re wearing an incontinence diaper. As you start to sweat, your private area gets super moist and itchy, to the point where it just becomes unbearable. However, there are some simple ways to keep cool during the summer while managing incontinence.

“I’ve been leaking urine unexpectedly. What type of doctor should I see for urinary incontinence?”

First off, it’s great that you’re seeking medical help for your bladder control problems. Many people are often reluctant to talk to anyone, including a doctor, about incontinence until the problem gets worse. However, there are treatment options available so you don’t have to suffer in silence.

Most times, incontinence occurs without warning. This is worrisome, especially when you’re basking in the sun on a tropical island or exploring and sightseeing all our world has to offer. To prevent embarrassing leakage situations and stay dry and fresh at all times, pack a travel kit with all your incontinence essentials. Here’s what you’ll need to enjoy your vacation while managing your bladder control problems.

It’s been three weeks since CrossFit released their video, “Do You Pee During Workouts”, and controversy is still brewing.

In the video, several women at the Central East Regional are asked this simple question. The verdict? A resounding yes, and apparently it’s a sign of empowerment. What’s more, a CrossFitter, who also happens to be a gynecologist stated that, in her professional opinion, “it’s okay to pee” while exercising.

This week is ICS World Continence Week (WCW), an annual initiative from the International Continence Society and the Continence Foundation of Australia (CFA) to raise awareness on incontinence issues and how to improve the quality of life of those who suffer from such conditions. To participate, we’ve come up with a list of tips on dealing with incontinence without sacrificing the activities you enjoy.

Adult onset secondary enuresis, or adult bedwetting, occurs when an individual experiences nighttime wetting at an older age despite having achieve night dryness for many years in the past. Oftentimes, adult onset enuresis is associated with other symptoms and is a sign of a bigger medical issue.

A new study from the University of Adelaide has found that, compared to older women, middle-aged women are more likely to suffer from depression as a result of their urinary incontinence problems.

People with urinary incontinence may experience a wide range of emotions, including embarrassment, anxiety, frustration and loneliness. The condition can have such an emotional effect on people that they start declining invitations to go out and stay at home, where they won’t get caught with an embarrassing accident. Use these tips to help you cope with incontinence and learn to not let it get in the way of your life.

Imagine you’re taking a road trip with your family. You’re cruising down the highway with the windows down and the music blasting. All of a sudden, you hear someone yell, “I gotta go!” Of course, there’s no bathroom in sight, and even if there was, it’s probably not as sanitary as you’d like. So you reply back, “Hold it in for several more miles!” Unfortunately, the urge is too strong and the floodgates open.

Aside from absorbency, comfort is a crucial factor when it comes to wearing incontinence protection. During the summer months, temperatures increase, people get sweatier, and adult diapers become more uncomfortable.

A great way to stay cool during the warmer climates while managing incontinence is by wearing breathable adult diapers.

Pelvic organ prolapse, or POP, occurs when the pelvic organs, such as the vagina and uterus, fall down or slip out of place. This is caused by the weakening of connective tissues, muscles, and ligaments.

Every year, more than 225,000 women will undergo a type of surgery called an abdominal sacrocolpopexy to fix this “falling out” problem.