Women’s Urinary Incontinence
Women’s urinary incontinence is a common concern that can affect women at many stages of life, often becoming more noticeable after pregnancy, childbirth, or during menopause.
What is Women’s Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It can affect both men and women, but it is especially common in women.
Why Changes Occur
These changes can occur when the pelvic floor muscles weaken and provide less support to the bladder. With stress urinary incontinence, sudden pressure from coughing, laughing, exercising, or lifting can push on the bladder and cause leakage.
Treatment Options
Treatment options may be considered for concerns relating to pelvic floor function, bladder control, and urinary leakage. A physician can assess your symptoms and determine which options may be appropriate. At Yago Health, we create personalized care plans for pelvic health, intimate wellness, and bladder control concerns at our Bedford clinic.
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Laughing
- Exercising
- Heavy lifting
- Sexual intercourse
- Sudden or awkward movement, such as getting out of a car
The main symptom of urinary incontinence is the accidental release of urine. Some women experience occasional light leakage, while others may notice more frequent or moderate leaks depending on the severity of the condition.
Stress urinary incontinence is often triggered by activities that place sudden pressure on the bladder, such as:
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Menopause
- Obesity
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Surgery such as hysterectomy
- Certain medical treatments, including chemotherapy
- Damage to the urinary tract
- Nerve problems affecting bladder control
In many cases, women’s urinary incontinence develops when the pelvic floor muscles become weakened and can no longer properly support the bladder and urinary tract.
Common causes can include:
Leaking urine during everyday activities?
If women’s urinary incontinence is interfering with your comfort, confidence, relationships, or sex life, talk to a private doctor about your symptoms and available treatment options. Speak with one of our physicians about your concerns.
Treatment Options for Women’s Incontinence in Bedford
There are several approaches that may be considered for women’s urinary incontinence. Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms, health history, and goals to determine the most appropriate course of action. Below are some of the non-surgical treatment options available at Yago Health in Bedford, also serving Halifax and communities across Nova Scotia.
EMSELLA® Incontinence Treatment
A non-invasive treatment that may be considered for pelvic floor and urinary leakage concerns.
PRP Injection Therapy
A regenerative treatment that may be considered for sexual wellness and intimate function.
Discuss your health concerns with our physician-led team.
Book a consultation to have a confidential, unhurried discussion. No doctor’s referral is needed.
Why Choose Us?
At Yago Health, every treatment is part of a broader vision for modern, patient-centered care.
Our physician-led team provides a thoughtful private healthcare experience designed around comfort, accessibility, and long-term wellness.
FAQs
What is stress urinary incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence is a type of urinary leakage that happens when pressure on the bladder increases during actions like coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
Is women’s urinary incontinence common?
Can urinary incontinence affect intimacy?
Yes. Women’s urinary incontinence can affect confidence, emotional wellbeing, and intimacy. A physician can assess these concerns and discuss treatment options based on your individual circumstances.
What causes urinary incontinence in women?
What treatments are available at Yago Health for women’s urinary incontinence?
Yago Health offers non-surgical options such as Emsella incontinence treatment, vaginal therapy, and PRP injection therapy, depending on your needs and symptoms.
Take the First Step Toward Better Health
Book a consultation to have a confidential, unhurried discussion.
MSI does not cover most treatments at Yago Health. MSI will pay for covered services like vasectomy. Patients will be informed of fees up front.