In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that comes up often in midlife: urinary incontinence during menopause. If you've started noticing new bladder symptoms—like leaking, urgency, or increased frequency—you're not imagining things, and you're definitely not alone.I'll walk through:The different types of incontinence and why they matterThe crucial role of estrogen—and how vaginal estrogen can improve symptoms like dysuria and urge incontinenceHow weight gain in midlife can affect your bladder (and how even modest weight loss can help)Why changes in medications or recent surgeries might be affecting your bladder controlThe power of pelvic floor training (yes, it works—and I'll explain how)A clear overview of treatment options for both stress and urgency incontinenceWhether you're just starting to notice changes or you've been managing symptoms for a while, this episode is full of practical, evidence-based guidance to help you take charge of your bladder health—without shame or confusion.Tune in and get the clarity and confidence you deserve. For more information: a. https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/abstract/2023/06000/menopause_hormone_therapy_and_urinary_symptoms__a.14.aspxb. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3038422/#:~:text=Effect%20of%20weight%20loss%20on,of%20noninsulin%2Ddependent%20diabetes%20mellitus.&text=In%20this%20article%2C%20we%20examine,women%20in%20the%20PRIDE%20study.Timeline:00:28 Introduction to Menopause and Urinary Incontinence00:50 Understanding the Prevalence and Types of Incontinence01:24 Role of Estrogen in Managing Incontinence02:47 Vaginal Estrogen: Benefits and Usage05:21 Impact of Weight on Urinary Incontinence07:42 Medications and Surgeries Affecting Incontinence08:46 Diagnosing Types of Incontinence09:09 Pelvic Floor Muscle Training11:33 Advanced Treatments for Incontinence12:19 Conclusion and Encouragement

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