Incontinence, or urine leakage, during exercise is a common type of stress incontinence caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor therapy and some at-home steps can help. It can be frustrating ...
Urinary incontinence is common in women due to hormonal and physical changes caused by reproduction. Home treatment, medications, and certain procedures or surgery may improve symptoms or stop leaks.
You might find it difficult to bring up urinary incontinence with your doctor, but it's very common. Incontinence can begin after childbirth, in older adulthood, or with certain health conditions.
Professor, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Head of Department of Urogynaecology, UNSW Sydney This article is part of our series examining women’s hidden health conditions. You can read about ...
Giggle incontinence is a type of daytime urinary incontinence characterized by uncontrollable episodes of urinary incontinence due to loud, powerful, or bursting laughter. Unlike enuresis, stress ...