Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), which is loss of bladder or bowel control, is a condition caused by a wide range of circumstances; some of which include childbirth, aging, infection and athletic activities. We know that weak pelvic muscles are a cause of "SUI" (Stress Urinary Incontinence) in women. Genuine stress incontinence is the most common type of urinary incontinence, affecting 16.5 million women in the U.S. alone. Urinary incontinence is a times more common in women compared to mend secondary to female pelvic anatomy, as well as normal life events including childbirth and menopause. Despite these large numbers, many women are not aware of the full range of treatment options that are available to them.
According to statistics from the National Association for Incontinence, it is estimated that, in the United States alone, billions of dollars are spent each year treating "SUI" (Stress Urinary Incontinence), including billions spent purchasing adult diapers (adult diapers actually outsell children's diapers two to one).
This may explain why at least $5.2 billion is spent on incontinence pads each year.
(The Lancet)
Less than 5% of the billions of dollars spent annually on incontinence are spent on diagnosis and treatment-most are spent on palliative treatments making the symptoms more manageable. Urinary incontinence is the most common reason for nursing home admission amongst elderly female women. Greater than 75% of women can experience cure/significant improvement in their incontinence symptoms with appropriate diagnosis and management.
(Ob/Gyn Management)
Common Misconceptions Regarding Incontinence
1. Incontinence is a normal part of the aging process
2. Currently available treatments are generally unsuccessful and associated with significant complications/side effects
In an age when people talk about sex and Viagra as if they were discussing golf scores, it seems ironic that many of the more than 200 million people worldwide who suffer from urinary incontinence are too embarrassed to mention the subject to their doctor. But, if they did, they would learn that there are treatments that can eliminate or improve the problem in 9 out of 10 people who experience urine leakage.
(Harvard Health Letter)
The most common form of urinary incontinence is called "stress incontinence". Accidents may occur while sneezing, laughing, exercising or just bending over. These pelvic floor muscles can become weak after childbirth or after a woman stops having periods.
(Drug Store News)
Pelvic floor muscles are just like other muscles and resistance exercise can make them stronger. Women can regain control through pelvic muscle exercises called Kegel exercises. Kegel Exercises can help maintain or improve bladder control, therefore, reducing the chances of incontinence.
(National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases)
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