Urinary Incontinence is not a common side effect of Zoloft and it appears to me that as you have been taking it for quite a while but it hasn’t seemed to be an issue until recently. Therefore I would consider the urge incontinence that you are experiencing as a result of poor bladder health and habits. What you will need to do is practice good bladder health. It might be a good idea to seek professional help with a counsellor whilst doing the program so that you are able to stay motivated and positive. See the “Regain Bladder Control” section of the Poise website for information.

The most important thing you can do to minimise and even prevent bladder weakness is to do your pelvic floor exercises as you are trying to do. Doing these exercises will not only strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, but also minimise the occurrence of a prolapse. This is especially important for you as you mention that you had a difficult birth 12 years ago. If you are having problems, it is a good idea to see your doctor or health care professional.

Check that you are doing the exercises correctly as well - on the Poise website, we have lots of information about the pelvic floor muscle and how to do pelvic floor exercises, including an interactive guide. Visit http://www.poise.com.au/bladder-control/pelvic-floor-exercise/