Urinary incontinence is a subject that is rarely discussed but which affects many women of all ages and horizons.
An estimated 20-30% of women are affected by incontinence. We will discuss the different aspects of incontinence.
Who can be touched?
Incontinence can occur at any age, but there are factors that increase the risk and conditions that may facilitate the onset of incontinence :
Women after pregnancy and/or childbirth
Women in menopause
Women’s high performance athletes
Women with overweight
Women who have had pelvic surgery
Women with certain sexual practices
The different types of incontinence
Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence is often associated with a weakened pelvic floor and is the most common form.
It occurs during physical exertion, coughing, laughing or sneezing.
Incontinence by emergency or imrosity
Characterized by pressing cravings and difficult to control due to a weakened sphincter, it may be linked to hyperactivity of the bladder..
Mixed incontinence
Combines the symptoms of the two previous types.
The main causes
Stress incontinence
Close or repeated deliveries
Hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause)
Birth trauma
Weakening of pelvic floor muscles
Incontinence by emergency or imrosity
Recurrent urinary infections, polyps, ...
Repeated vaginal infections
Mixed incontinence
Certain neurological diseases
Surgical interventions in the pelvic area
Impact on daily life
Female incontinence can have significant impacts:
Social Discouragement and Isolation
Effect on self-esteem
Physical activity limitation
Impact on working life
Sleep disturbance
Consequences on intimate life
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