What are some ways to solve urinary incontinence?

Question

I am only 30 years old but I have had 5 children. I do Kegel exercises but it doesn't help much. This problem is embarassing when I sneeze, cough, or laugh too hard. It seems to have gotten worse since my last child was born. Any serious advice would be appreciated.

Answer 1

You may benefit from a trip to a physical therapist that specializes in women's health issues. That therapist can make certain that you're doing the Kegels correctly (many women think they're doing them right, but they're not.) Also, strengthening your abdomen and other pelvic floor muscles can help. (Just holding your belly in works part of the abdominal muscles.) Ask your doctor for a prescription for physcial therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction or urinary incontinence. Not all Physical Therapy places offer that kind of therapy, so make sure to ask; you need to find a place that works specifically with Women's Health.

Answer 2

I had this problem a lot after my son was born, and doing the Kegal exercises really helped. It wasn't just a matter of doing the exercises, but it was also holding that squeeze while I sneezed or coughed. Now laughing was a different issue all together, that problem just eventually went away, and I had to wear light pads for a while.

There's a pill on the market that could help with this as well (if you want to try it). Talk to your doctor and see what he/she recommends.

Answer 3

You can have surgery and I think it is pretty simple. I personally take Ditropan (similar to Detrol) and it is a lifesaver!

Answer 4

a dr can do surgery to tighten muscles back up

Answer 5

Wear light pads all the time.

Answer 6

It can be fixed. But you have to see your doctor.