Do you suffer from urinary incontinence (UI)? If so, wet panties don’t have to be your worst nightmare, and dry panties don’t have to be a daydream.
If you suffer from UI or other symptoms of pelvic floor weakness, have hope! A whole range of solutions exists to help you, ranging from conservative to aggressive, depending on your specific situation. Here are some of the solutions that are helping many women stay high and dry:
- physical therapy
- medication
- diet and lifestyle changes
- acupuncture
- biofeedback
- surgery
Solving your pelvic floor issue may be easier than you think. Did you know that if you are overweight losing even a few pounds, as little as 5% of your body weight, can significantly improve symptoms of stress urinary incontinence? No kidding.
Know that there are people out there waiting to help you. Help is literally a call or click away. Whether you decide to visit your primary doctor or seek help from a urologist, there is a perfect solution for you.
In the meantime, here are a few educational resources about urinary incontinence to start you on your journey to dry panties.
Medline Plus on Urinary Incontinence
National Association for Continence
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Clearinghouse