Urine leakage during menopause: Basic Management.

Verified by Dr. Vaishali Sakpal Rane (MBBS, DGO Obstetrics and Gynaecology, DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

Regular bladder leakage is not a necessary consequence of ageing or menopause. Urinary incontinence may frequently be stopped and even prevented by taking certain actions. Millions of women have urine incontinence (UI), which is also known as "loss of bladder control" or "involuntary urinary leakage." UI tends to become more frequent as you age. Control can be lost in very subtle ways. When you laugh, jog, cough, or take up heavy things, you may only lose a few droplets of pee. Or you can get a sudden desire to urinate and find yourself unable to hold it in until you go to the bathroom, leading to an accident. So, there are few ways which can be used to manage urine leakage during menopause.

Lifelong UI is possible, although the majority of episodes are brought on by pressure or tension on the muscles that aid in holding or passing urine. Your pelvic muscles' strength might also be impacted by hormonal fluctuations. As a result, urine leakage occurs more frequently in women who are expecting, have just given birth, or are going through menopause.

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Possible reason behind urine leakage during menopause:

A hormone called oestrogen aids in controlling menstruation. Both bone loss and heart disease may be prevented by it. Additionally, it aids in maintaining the health and functionality of your urethra and bladder. Your oestrogen levels start to decline as menopause draws near. Your pelvic muscles may weaken as a result of this oestrogen deficiency. They might not be able to manage your bladder as well as they formerly could, thus leading to urine leakage during menopause. Your UI symptoms could get worse as your oestrogen levels continue to fall throughout and after menopause.

The kind of incontinence you have and the underlying cause of your UI will both affect how you are treated. Your doctor could begin by recommending lifestyle modifications.

Management for urine leakage during menopause:

Many UIs are transient or become better with therapy. Your UI, nevertheless, can occasionally be irreversible or challenging to fix. Even if your UI is permanent, there are things you can do to better control your symptoms. For instance, you can look in your neighbourhood pharmacy for adult patients with UI protective underwear and absorbent pads. Remember that its always better to see a doctor and take advice from an expert.