As we grow older, it feels like we lose control of our physical bodies. Things hurt today that didn’t hurt yesterday, with no clear cause. Hormonal changes can affect our sexual wellness and cause insecurities in the bedroom—from erectile dysfunction to vaginal dryness. And loss of control, especially bladder control, can harm our social lives too.
When you’re worried about intimacy, or even urine leaks during basic actions like coughing, sneezing, or laughing, it’s time to seek help. At Bliss Medical Spa, we can treat you for urinary incontinence in Oklahoma City.
But what is urinary incontinence, and why does it have so much impact on our personal lives?
What is urinary incontinence?
The common concern of incontinence is defined as uncontrollable leaking or other issues with bladder control that negatively affect your life. Women are more prone to this condition due to significant life changes, like childbirth and menopause, but aging impacts bladder control in both genders.
Aging and Your Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor muscles, which support key organs like your bladder, bowels, and uterus or prostate, weaken as you age. As those muscles weaken, they can’t uphold their support of the pelvic organs. This lack of support can lead to stress incontinence, because actions like laughing, running, jumping, or others place pressure on your bladder that the pelvic floor can’t meet.
Aging also decreases hormone production and causes other physical or neurological issues, many of which can lead to urge incontinence. With urge incontinence, the intense need to urinate comes on so fast that you can’t get to a toilet in time.
Sometimes, both weak pelvic muscles and hormones, nerves, or damage create both stress and urge incontinence, also called mixed incontinence.
Finding Your Solution
Depending on your symptoms and the cause of your urinary incontinence, we have plenty of treatments to help you. By starting with a consultation, we can evaluate your concerns and discuss your symptoms to determine if your pelvic floor muscles, hormones, or other factors cause your incontinence. Some of our solutions include:
- Hormone therapy for hormonal imbalances
- Botox to treat an overactive bladder
- FemTouch for vaginal wellness
We offer both hormonal and non-hormonal solutions, all long-lasting, that can help you take control of your life again. You shouldn’t have to worry about bringing extra clothes or always worrying about where the nearest bathroom is.
Take Control of Your Urinary Incontinence with Bliss
Just because it feels like things are out of your control doesn’t mean they actually are. With the right support system and the right tools, you can feel like yourself again. At Bliss, we make it simple to take back control with our treatment planner tool. Just answer a few questions and get personalized recommendations for your concerns.
If you’re ready to discuss treatment options in-office with a professional, request an appointment, and we can help you treat your urinary incontinence in Oklahoma City.
