Many women learn to live with the inconvenience of incontinence, but you don’t have to.
An estimated 1 in 3 women over age 45 are affected by stress urinary incontinence. It’s hard to estimate the total number because so many women never seek help.
Approximately 75% of women with bladder leakage do not discuss it with their healthcare provider.
If you have urinary incontinence, you have a range of choices. You can make lifestyle choices and do pelvic exercises to try to manage the severity of your incontinence. Depending on the cause of your incontinence, you may be a good candidate for a surgical treatment option that can provide a more permanent solution. Research your options here and then talk to a specialist about your options.