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Female incontinence: Understanding to live better in everyday life


Female incontinence
Female incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a subject that is rarely discussed but which affects many women of all ages and horizons.

An estimated 20-30% of women are affected by incontinence. We will discuss the different aspects of incontinence.  


Who can be touched?

Incontinence can occur at any age, but there are factors that increase the risk and conditions that may facilitate the onset of incontinence :


  • Women after pregnancy and/or childbirth

  • Women in menopause

  • Women’s high performance athletes

  • Women with overweight

  • Women who have had pelvic surgery

  • Women with certain sexual practices 


The different types of incontinence


Stress incontinence

Stress incontinence is often associated with a weakened pelvic floor and is the most common form.

It occurs during physical exertion, coughing, laughing or sneezing.  


Incontinence by emergency or imrosity

Characterized by pressing cravings and difficult to control due to a weakened sphincter, it may be linked to hyperactivity of the bladder..


Mixed incontinence

Combines the symptoms of the two previous types.


The main causes


Stress incontinence

  • Close or repeated deliveries

  • Hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause)

  • Birth trauma

  • Weakening of pelvic floor muscles

Incontinence by emergency or imrosity

  • Recurrent urinary infections, polyps, ...

  • Repeated vaginal infections

Mixed incontinence

  • Certain neurological diseases

  • Surgical interventions in the pelvic area


Impact on daily life

Female incontinence can have significant impacts:

  • Social Discouragement and Isolation

  • Effect on self-esteem

  • Physical activity limitation

  • Impact on working life

  • Sleep disturbance

  • Consequences on intimate life

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