How to Manage Urinary Incontinence During Menopause

Women can experience bladder leaks or strong urges to urinate during menopause. There are natural remedies and incontinence products available to help minimize accidental leaks.

Menopausal Incontinence in Women

What is incontinence?

Urinary incontinence happens when an individual experiences frequent urges to use the bathroom and/or accidentally leaks out urine. 

Is incontinence a normal part of menopause?

Yes. As women get older and go through menopause, the lining of the urethra thins due to reduced levels of estrogen. Women are more likely to experience incontinence due to

• pregnancy, 
• childbirth, 
• weight gain, and 
• hormonal changes associated with age. 

Types of Incontinence in Women

Stress Incontinence 

Stress incontinence occurs when pressure on the bladder causes urine to leak out. This can happen while laughing, sneezing, coughing, or exercising. Women experience stress incontinence due to weakened pelvic floor muscles. 

Urge Incontinence 

Urge incontinence, also known as overactive bladder, occurs when an individual feels an intense and frequent urge to urinate. This may involve multiple trips to the bathroom in a day.

Symptoms of Menopausal Incontinence

Symptoms of menopausal incontinence includes:

• Bed-wetting
• Accidental leaks through undergarments and clothes
• Leakage of urine during sex
• Frequent trips to the bathroom

How to Treat Incontinence During Menopause 

There are natural ways to treat incontinence including:

• Kegel exercises
• Healthy diet
• Scheduled bathroom breaks
• Avoiding coffee and other caffeinated drinks
• No smoking

What are kegel exercises?

Kegel exercises can help control during menopause. Doing kegel exercises daily helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which directly support the bladder, uterus, rectum, and small intestine. 

Follow these steps to do kegel exercises: 

1. Ensure your bladder is empty, and then sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
2. Try to tighten your pelvic floor muscles. 
3. Hold it tight for at least three seconds and then relax your muscles. 
4. Breathe freely during the exercise. 
5. Repeat the exercise ten times. 

Products for Menopausal Incontinence 

Incontinence supplies such as protective underwear, panty liners, and adult bed pads can help absorb accidental leaks and make cleanup easier. Purchasing high quality, absorbent products ensures maximum comfort. Changing soiled incontinence products regularly prevents incontinence skin rashes. 

San Pablo Commercial has undergone extensive product testing and only partners with leading manufacturers to ensure high quality, absorbent incontinence medical products. We source out premium materials and have designed a maximum fluid locking technology to make our products more absorbent than competitor brands. We want our customers to be satisfied with our products so they can worry less about incontinence, spend more time with family, and improve their quality of life.