Are you navigating the challenges of menopause and experiencing urinary incontinence? Menopause, often spanning between the ages of 40 to 60, brings various changes to a woman’s body, including urinary issues. According to research, 40% of women encounter urinary incontinence during this transitional phase, alongside symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and vaginal dryness. Understanding the types and causes of incontinence during menopause is essential for effective management.
Common types of urinary incontinence
During menopause, two primary types of urinary incontinence affect women:
- Stress incontinence. Caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles, resulting in leakage during activities like coughing, laughing, or jogging.
- Urge incontinence. Also known as overactive bladder, characterized by sudden, frequent urges to urinate due to irritated bladder muscles.
Main causes of incontinence in menopausal women
Aside from menopause, several factors contribute to urinary incontinence, including aging, surgery, medications, and weakened pelvic muscles due to childbirth. Lower estrogen levels, weight gain, and urinary tract infections are also common menopausal symptoms exacerbating incontinence.
Strategies for managing incontinence during menopause
Women have various options to alleviate urinary incontinence symptoms during menopause:
- Pelvic exercises (Kegels). Strengthening pelvic floor muscles through Kegel exercises can help manage stress incontinence.
- Weight management. Maintaining a healthy weight reduces pressure on the bladder and strengthens pelvic muscles.
- Dietary adjustments. Limiting caffeine and alcohol intake can alleviate symptoms of urge incontinence by reducing bladder irritation.
- Use of incontinence products. Absorbent products such as pads, liners, and adult diapers offer discreet and effective protection against leaks.
Dailee’s incontinence products for women
Unicare Company offers a range of absorbent Dailee products tailored to women’s needs during menopause:
Incontinence slips. Fully breathable protection that promotes skin health and protection. The elastic side panels accommodate flexible sizing. The incontinence slips are for heavy till severe incontinence.
Lady pads. Designed for lighter bladder leakage, these products come in various sizes and absorbency levels, offering discreet protection throughout the day.
Pantyliners. Provides invisible leakage barriers to prevent leakages. Available in many different formats, our pantyliners range goes from invisible underwear protection to wider and longer sizes with enhanced absorption capacity. Feel secure with maximum discretion for everyday use.
With Dailee’s absorbent solutions, women can confidently manage urinary incontinence during menopause and continue enjoying their daily activities. Don’t let incontinence hinder your lifestyle – explore Dailee’s range of women’s incontinence products.
Empower yourself with effective solutions from Dailee and embrace every moment of midlife and beyond with confidence and comfort.
