do other women in this age group have this same problem? I'm just wondering if this is a normal in my age group. The leakage isn't bad but it's just irritating and not expected. Please, only serious answers. It was hard enough to ask this. Thank you.
2007-03-15 02:23:37 · 11 answers · asked by Stefka 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm not in my mid 40's, I am in my mid 30's and have the same problem. They have linked weak bladders to genetics and not to mention from child birth. Now I have never given birth but I come from a long line of weak bladders and it's 100% normal for woman!
Some helpful suggestions:
1. Cross legs before you sneeze or cough.
2. When you have a cold wear a pantyliner and still cross legs.
3. They have medication for to help strengthen the bladder, talk with your doctor.
4. In some sever cause they can do a bladder tie up, but I don't think your to this point.
5. Do Keagle exercises. This will help strengthen the muscles.
6. 100% normal for woman to have a weak or weaker bladder as they get old, it's irritating, embarrassing but your not alone! Talk with your doctor if your finding that the leakage is getting worse. Such upon standing you "leak".
2007-03-15 02:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called Cystocele -
Signs and symptoms
In mild cases, it’s possible to not even notice a bulge. When signs or symptoms do present themselves, they may include:
A feeling of fullness or pressure in your pelvis and vagina — especially when standing for long periods of time.
Increased discomfort when you strain, cough, bear down or lift.
A bulge of tissue that, in severe cases, protrudes through your vaginal opening. The resulting soft bulge may feel walnut- or even grapefruit-sized, and often goes away when you lie down.
A feeling that you haven't completely emptied your bladder after urinating.
Loss of urinary control with coughing, laughing or sneezing (stress incontinence). In severe cases, you may not be able to control urination at all.
Recurrent bladder infections.
Pain or urinary leakage during sexual intercourse.
When other organs join the bladder in moving into the space in the front part of the vagina, the condition is called an anterior prolapse.
I have had it since I was 28, I was told its was caused during childbirth (having 4 kids). I still have the problem.
2007-03-15 02:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by IMoverhere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have slight "stress incontinence" within about a year after having children. (I used to cross my legs if I thought I was going to sneeze.) It is perfectly normal, especially if you've been catheterised during childbirth or any other medical procedure. There are things you can do to improve it:
"Pelvic floor exercises": they work the pelvic muscles; they're taught a lot in Pilates exercise classes, but any physiotherapist can advise you. There are even devices that you can "squeeze" with your pelvic muscles for practice, but I don't like the sound of them much...
Some people with slight incontinence actually make the problem worse by being over-anxious and going to the toilet too often in the hope that that will help them not to "leak". It only makes the "holding on" muscles weaker; I've read that it actually helps if, when you're at home, you drink plenty and practice NOT rushing to the loo the moment you feel you want to.
2007-03-15 02:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by Fiona J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah its normal when we get up there in age. Don't listen to any negative comments you hear. They will be there sooner or later. Try those accident pads. They do work. I'm not saying go out an buy a pallet of depends just an accident pad. Its natural for man and woman to have this happen. Hang in there. Your not alone.
2007-03-15 02:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it happens as you get older. your bladder gets weak and any kind of strain like sneezing can do it. it will only get worse as you get older. that's why there are pads and or disposable underwear for that problem. the only other way to cure it is to have surgery where they will tighten up your bladder to prevent this. the only problem with that is there is no guarantee that you wont have the problem again sometime in the future. just for your info, men can and do have the same problem.
2007-03-15 02:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by george 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly normal. You are aging and as that happens you lose muscle mass. Even down there. Kegal exercises are supposed to help. This happens to my mom when she laughs, coughs, sneezes or sometimes even hiccups! Wearing a pantyliner might help.
2007-03-15 03:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently it happens quite a lot, especially after you've had a child. It's called incontinence. Just wear a heavy pad and you'll be fine. And I think there are medication you can take to help. Talk to your doctor. He/she probably answers questions like this on a daily basis.
2007-03-15 02:33:41 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not in my 40's but I have seen commercials where this happens to women. It is normal, if you see your doctor there may be something they can give you. Best of luck.
2007-03-15 02:34:13 · answer #8 · answered by AnnaG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you asked! lol It's normal for me. I wear pads. Just in case. Laughing real hard will set it off to.
2007-03-15 02:36:43 · answer #9 · answered by krunchyslady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its common you shouldnt feel bad about anything there are exercises you can do to strengthen the walls of your bladder up and to strengthen you pelvis that should help with this
http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/news/20041104/kegel-exercises-ease-stress-incontinence
2007-03-15 02:31:11 · answer #10 · answered by Morganna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋