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Urinary (Leakage) Incontinence
Bladder leakage is common, but it is never normal. Whether it happens when you laugh, cough, sneeze, or exercise, incontinence can be treated, and you don’t have to live with it.
What Is Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. It can range from occasional leaks during activity to frequent urges that make it difficult to reach the bathroom in time. Many women experience leakage during pregnancy, postpartum, or later in life, but it is not something you should simply accept.
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Common Types of Incontinence
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Stress Incontinence: Leakage with coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, or exercise.
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Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder): Strong, sudden urges followed by leakage before making it to the bathroom.
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Mixed Incontinence: A combination of stress and urge symptoms.
Common Causes
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Pregnancy and childbirth
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Hormonal changes (postpartum or menopause)
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Weakness or tightness in the pelvic floor muscles
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Poor bladder habits (“just in case” voiding)
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Core or postural imbalances
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Chronic coughing, constipation, or heavy lifting
How Treatment Helps
The right care can reduce or eliminate leakage by addressing both the bladder and the muscles that support it. Treatment may include:
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Pelvic floor strengthening or relaxation depending on your needs
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Breathing and core retraining to manage abdominal pressure
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Bladder retraining to lengthen the time between trips to the bathroom
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Posture and movement strategies to reduce leaks during daily life and exercise
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Education on healthy bladder habits to prevent recurrence
What to Expect in Care
You’ll begin with a thorough assessment of how your body manages pressure and movement. Many improvements can be made through external techniques such as posture, strength training, and breath work. Internal exams are always optional and only used if helpful for progress.
The Goal of Care
The goal is to help you regain bladder control, confidence, and freedom so you can laugh, run, jump, and move without worry. Leakage may be common, but it is treatable—and recovery is possible.