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These questions might be similar to 'After trying to have sex for the first time in a year it was painful and since then I have experienced an urgent need to urinate which is difficult to control. When I do go I get an ache in my pelvis area as though I still need to go. Could this be a prob'
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I have to pee alot at night, how can i fix this? It's so embarrasing!
Hello Maddie, The best bet would be to discuss this issue with your doctor or GP. They will be able to recommend an appropriate course of action b...
Category: Young women
Answered 11 months ago
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After trying to have sex for the first time in a year it was painful and since then I have experienced an urgent need to urinate which is difficult to control. When I do go I get an ache in my pelvis area as though I still need to go. Could this be a prob
Hello Karen, Thanks for your enquiry. Based on your description it sounds you have the symptoms of a urinary tract infection. Our recommendation ...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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8yr old girl who has incontinence day and night
Dear Kylie, It is not an uncommon problem for some children to still have trouble holding on to urine. We would recommend that you explore the D...
Category: Young women
Answered over 2 years ago
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My bladder is really weak. I find I'm going to the toilet every hour, the frequency drives me insain. I don't really leak but when I need to go I cannot hold on.
Hello Jenny, Sounds like your LBL is attributed to giving birth to your children. Having babies stetch the pelvic floor muscles whcih support the ...
Category: Mothers
Answered 10 months ago
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Mother of a 6 month old and have been experiencing LBL the last week or two. Other then Pelvic Floor exercises what can I do?
Hello Tamara, The LBL you are experiencing is quite normal, particularly if you have just had a baby. The cause of your LBL is due to weakening of...
Category: Mothers
Answered 7 months ago
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When and what age approximately will I need to start worrying about having accidents where I wet my pants?
You should start worrying about your Continence ability as soon as you can, preferably the younger the better and before you notice any problems. ...
Category: Young women
Answered over 3 years ago
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If I reduce the amount of water I drink, will that help me not have any wetting accidents?
Not at all. The less fluid that you drink, directly affects the strength the bladder muscle, lessening it. This in turn, results in increasing...
Category: Mothers
Answered over 3 years ago
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When i laugh or cough i cant control the amount of liquid escaping its got so bad i wont leave the house.... what can i do??
Hi Cathy, That is in fact a very common problem, called stress incontinence. Using a product such as Poise or Depend will help protect you and kee...
Category: Natural changes
Answered over 2 years ago
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Little bladder weakness at 17 years of age
Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL is a very common problem for women of all ages. It occurs because the pelvic floor muscles t...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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My daughter (11) has a problem with bladder control. How can I help her?
Hello Elizabeth. Thanks for your enquiry. Please consult with a doctor or local burse continence advisor. They will be able to assess your daugh...
Category: Young women
Answered about 1 year ago
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I often don't realise I've leaked until I go to the toilet. Why and what's the cause?
Thanks for your enquiry. Light bladder leakage or LBL most often occurs because the pelvic floor muscles that sit under the bladder and around the...
Category: Natural changes
Answered about 1 year ago
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At what age cam you get lbl?
Hello Abigail, LBL affects women of all ages however is mostly common amongst women who've had a baby. However there have been many cases of young...
Category: Natural changes
Answered 11 months ago
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I'm only 13 and i wet myself when i laugh, sneeze, jump or even cough. please help!! what is wrong with me??
Hi Samantha, What you're experiencing is a not uncommon among teenagers. Your LBL could be caused by a number of factors such as a urinary trac...
Category: Young women
Answered 11 months ago


