Why talk about bladder control?

Women of all ages have bladder control problems. Some younger women find they can't hold their urine after having a baby. Others have problems when they stop having periods. Many women over the age of 75 also have bladder control problems.

You may feel ashamed about bladder control problems. Remember that it's a medical problem and it's not your fault. Millions of women have the same problem.

Don't believe people who tell you that urine leakage is normal. It isn't. Most of the time it can be improved.

Your health care team can help you. Nearly everyone with a bladder control problem can be helped. Call your clinic and find out how.

Getting Help | Seeing the Doctor | Tests | Your Bladder Control System | Causes | Treatments | Glossary

Reprinted from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse

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