NC'd for privacy but long time poster.
Early 50's. Post menopause but this issue has been going on for at least 10 years.
Every time I am unwell, I experience urinary incontinence.
I have a very mild cold with a blocked nose on one side. I'm walking around or driving, feeling the urine coming out. I get out of the car and the seat is wet.
Over Christmas, I was unwell for 3 weeks requiring antibiotics and steroids. Soaking through at least 10 large Tena pads a day. Some of it due to coughing but also leaking just sitting there.
The rest of the time, I get the odd minor leak from coughing or sneezing.
When my last child was born 10 years ago, I had a third degree tear. Have experienced minor bowel leakage everywhere since. Have had this looked at and GP said it was because I was overweight (which I am - BMI of 31).
Can anyone advise if there is anything that can be done about this. Is it simply because I'm overweight?
Thanks!