Understanding Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Types, and Solutions

In this episode, Roberta Bass addresses the common but often misunderstood issue of urinary incontinence. She breaks down the various causes and types, including stress, urge, and overflow incontinence. This episode also covers contributing factors such as childbirth, menopause, weight gain, and medical conditions like hypermobility and diabetes. Roberta emphasises that while incontinence is common, it is not something women need to accept as normal. Practical solutions, including pelvic floor exercises, bladder retraining, and lifestyle changes, are discussed to help listeners manage and improve their condition.Key Discussion Points:Understanding the Different Types of Urinary Incontinence: Stress, urge, and overflow incontinence explained.Factors that Contribute to Incontinence: The role of childbirth, menopause, and conditions like hypermobility and diabetes.Menopause and Incontinence: How declining oestrogen levels can impact pelvic health.Practical Tips for Managing Incontinence: Including pelvic floor exercises, retraining the bladder, and lifestyle adjustments.The Importance of a Pelvic Floor Assessment: Why getting a professional assessment from a women’s health physiotherapist can make all the difference.Resources:For more information or to book a consultation with Roberta, visit www.thriveandshinewomenswellness.co.uk Join the Making Sense of Women’s Health Podcast Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makingsenseofwomenshealthSend us Fan Mailwww.thriveandshinewomenswellness.co.ukFree Masterclass: Is Perimenopause Causing Your Symptoms? → Click here to watchSupporting women’s health transitions with physiotherapy, menopause mentoring, Pilates and subconscious mindset tools.Follow, subscribe and share the Making Sense of Menopause podcast to help more women access the support they deserve.