Hello all. I have recently been experiencing some urinary incontinence. I’m 36 and, after quite a lot of investigations, my doctor and I have agreed that it is largely related to hormones. It is quite severe from 3/4 days before my period and improves gradually for the same amount of time afterwards. Apparently this is a known issue but there’s not much research and so, in terms of treatment, people are a bit stumped. I’ve been offered the pill but I’d like to explore other options before committing to that.
Has anyone experienced this and do you have any advice or experience of other treatments?
Also, I know that kegels are really important but everyone I speak to tells me to do them. I do them, I’m very active in exercises which are traditionally linked to a good pelvic floor and several medical professionals have agreed that the strength is not the issue. I’m a tiny bit over-sensitive to people telling me they’re the answer. They aren’t the full answer here and the last person who announced it as if I’ve never heard of them made me cry! (Total over reaction on my part!)