Coping with the complications associated with women’s urinary incontinence can be, well, complicated. Worrying about symptoms such as urinary urgency, frequency, and leakage can affect many areas of your life, from your exercise regimen to your work life to your personal relationships. At the same time, many savvy women have discovered simple yet effective ways to cope with their symptoms.
Before we begin discussing practical steps you can take to cope with your urinary incontinence symptoms, we want to point out that the best and most effective action step you can take for this health condition is to first seek help from your doctor. “Coping” with urinary incontinence is not the same as treating or even curing your condition. While you may be perfectly able to cope with your symptoms with careful planning, wouldn’t your quality of life be so much better if you didn’t have to cope? What would your life look like if your symptoms were drastically reduced, or even eliminated? We urge you to give some thought to seeking help from your doctor, even if you feel embarrassed about doing so. Below are some articles that can help you with seeking help from your doctor:
Urinary Incontinence: 3 Steps to Prepare for Your Doctor’s Appointment
Women’s Urinary Incontinence: 5 Things You Should Know When Seeking Help
Women’s Urinary Incontinence: Coping with the Complications
Because urinary urgency or leakage can strike at any time during your day (or night), you will probably find that every area of your life is affected by this condition. That’s why we offer below links to articles filled with practical tips on how to cope with the complications of women’s urinary incontinence so that you can get on with your life!
7 Tips for Coping with Urine Leakage During Exercise
Do You Need a Note from Your Doctor? (to give to your boss)
Women’s Urinary Incontinence: Protecting Your Skin
When Women’s Urinary Incontinence Messes with Your Intimacy
Female Urinary Incontinence: Are You Afraid to Sit on Your Friend’s Couch?
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