Originally published August 7 2005
Tip on how to treat female incontinence
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Female incontinence does not only affect the elderly, but millions of young and middle-aged women. In order to help the problem, alert your doctor so certain steps can be taken.
FOR many women, urinary incontinence can be a secret shame-an embarrassment that happens frequently or every once in a while.
But what these same women might not know is that urinary incontinence, or the accidental or involuntary leakage of urine, is often a treatable, preventable condition.
There are two types of incontinence, says Dr. Wendy Wilcox, assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center in New York and a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist.
Many women experience urge incontinence because of infections that irritate the urethra or bladder, or because of muscle spasms, which force the urine out of the bladder.
Many women experience both stress incontinence and urge incontinence at different times and for different reasons.
Incontinence affects up to a third of the female population in the United States, and stress incontinence accounts for half of those cases, Dr. Wilcox says.
Kegels strengthen the pelvic floor muscles by contracting and relaxing the pelvic muscles.
Exercise the pelvic floor muscles by squeezing and holding them tightly for 5 seconds, working up to 10 seconds.
Do these contractions 10 to 20 times, allowing a 10second rest between each one.
Dr. Wilcox also recommends behavioral changes and keeping a voiding diary to track your bathroom use.
Change your schedule and re-train the bladder.
Your doctor can also prescribe certain medications to treat urge incontinence, but make sure that you're aware of all side effects.
3. If you have trouble reaching the bathroom before you urinate, consider making a clearer, quicker path to the bathroom and wearing clothes that are easily removed (such as those with elastic waistbands or Velcro closures), or keep a bedpan close to your bed or chair.
For small leaks, consider purchasing a consumer product that can line the parity and protect your clothes from leaks.
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