Bladder weakness can be a scary term for many people. It’s not always 100% clear what it is, after all it’s a very general description, and people can be unsure of the reasons it occurs and how it can be managed
For some, the embarrassment of a leaky bladder—whether it’s a few drops escaping when they sneeze, cough or laugh out loud, a small trickle when they hear the tinkling of running water, or a tell-tale wet spot after gym or tennis...
When it comes to treating light bladder leakage, there are several medical professionals who can help you out. They include your GP, specialists such as urologists, gynaecologists and urogynaecologists, continence advisors and nurses as well as physio therapists specialising in pelvic floor muscles rehabilitation.
Poise asked a urologist trained in female urology and pelvic floor reconstructive surgery to answer questions about the different triggers that can cause light bladder leakage and how you can ove...
Getting your bladder fit for everyday life is just like getting any other body part fit. It needs training, patience and repetition to improve.
It’s not a subject we find easy to share information about, as LBL is difficult to discuss. Fortunately, however, it is well understood by the medical professionals who provide effective treatment...