About to Burst?

This article from Chatelaine discusses the topic of urinary incontinence in women, specifically stress incontinence that can occur after pregnancy and childbirth. It emphasizes that incontinence is not limited to women who have given birth and can affect women without children as well. The article explores various treatment options, including pelvic floor exercises, dietary changes, medications, and surgery. It also highlights the impact of incontinence on a woman's quality of life, including increased risk of depression, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, and social isolation. The article also mentions alternative treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exercises beyond Kegels that can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. [Extracted from the article]