Sexual Health · 7 min read · April 3, 2026

Urinary Incontinence Isn't Just an Aging Issue — Here's What Helps

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Urinary incontinence is one of the most under-discussed quality-of-life issues in women's health. According to public-health surveillance, approximately one in three adult women experiences some form of incontinence — yet fewer than half mention it to their physician.

Three types, three different treatment paths

  • Stress incontinence — leakage with coughing, sneezing, exercise. Caused by pelvic-floor weakness.
  • Urge incontinence — sudden powerful need, often with leakage. A bladder-muscle problem.
  • Mixed — both, in varying proportions.

First-line options

  • Pelvic-floor physiotherapy — the most under-utilized first step.
  • Bladder retraining for urge symptoms.
  • Lifestyle: caffeine reduction, weight optimization, fluid timing.

Regenerative and procedural options

PRP injection (the O-Shot protocol) has shown promise for mild-to-moderate stress incontinence. For more significant symptoms, urogynecologic referral for sling procedures or pessary fitting is appropriate. The point is that almost no woman needs to live with this.

References & Further Reading

This article is general information about procedures we perform. It is not medical advice and does not replace an assessment by a physician who has examined you. Individual results, risks and recovery vary.