Light Bladder Weakness - Breaking the Silence

There is a “secret society” of women who are part of a large membership - much larger than they might imagine, unless they were to ask their female relatives and friends. This membership is to a group that no one wishes to belong, but that is a part of many women’s lives, especially women who are 50 years of age and above.

What is this club? The answer may surprise you! Many women in this age range experience light bladder weakness, or the loss of small amounts of urine. It may strike frequently or infrequently, and differs from incontinence in that the problem does not usually involve the loss of large amounts of urine. Because the problem is widespread but not frequently spoken of, many women do not seek advice for the problem, assuming that the problem is a consequence of aging. Not so!

Bladder weakness can be the result of several problems, most of which are very amenable to treatment. Common causes of incontinence include weakened pelvic floor muscles as a result of childbirth, infection, hormonal changes related to menopause and aging, and high-impact sports which may cause loss of urine due to weakened muscles. However, due to the fact that bladder weakness is incorrectly identified as a normal consequence of aging, and because many women are reluctant to broach the issue with their physician, the problem is not talked about. This is a problem because silence surrounding the issue of bladder weakness perpetuates shame and discourages honest conversation about the topic.

Light bladder weakness is a stealer of confidence. Women are not only reluctant to talk about the problem, but allow the problem to interfere in their lives on several levels. It may affect how they think of themselves both physically and emotionally; fear of leaking urine at an inopportune moment may affect their intimate life with their significant others and lead to a negative self-image. The fear of suffering an accident may also inhibit their social life and affect concentration at work. All of these effects can cause depression.

Women who suffer from light bladder weakness, which may also be referred to as mild bladder weakness, light bladder weakness, stress incontinence, overactive bladder or by numerous other names, may be tempted to deal with the problem as they would their monthly cycle, using the same products, such as feminine hygiene products meant for light menstrual flow. This can be a problem, simply because these products are not meant to handle urine loss, but are instead meant to deal with heavier, more viscous flow; for this reason, urine is held in close contact with the skin, leading to irritation of the skin and, potentially, infection of the perineal area.

There are suitable products available on the market today which specifically cater to the problem of mild bladder weakness. Absorbent pads and liners are specially made to cope with light bladder weakness, wicking wetness away from delicate tissues, offering discreetness and full protection that allow women to feel confident and in control.

If you are a “member of the club”, don’t allow embarrassment to stop you from living your life to the fullest. Please feel free to give us a call and talk to someone who understands the day to day issues of dealing with light bladder weakness and provide you with effective products that will help you live your life in complete comfort and security.

No need to be embarrassed, just call Jill Dare at DryForLife.co.uk on Freephone 0800 180 4325 for some discreet help and advice.

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