Bladder Weakness does not have to get in the way of an active lifestyle. Read these stories from other women and learn from their experiences. Please also take the time to tell us your own story, you might just help another woman going through similar issues.
Your Bladder Control Stories
While bladder incontinence can seem the most embarrassing and awful thing to happen to you, it is important to remember you are not the first woman to have experienced your type of bladder weakness.
Browse the different women’s sections below and read others experiences with their bladder control loss. Their stories may provide you inspiration and ideas for your own bladder management.
Why not share your own story, thoughts or tips with other women and be a positive inspiration yourself!
Young Women Stories
Some tips for those with bladder infections and UTIs
I am a 28 year old woman who has suffered on and off with bladder infections. Although I know better, I do know that I often bring them upon myself having too many drinks on nights out…
Running and stress incontinence
I’m a runner and always go to the loo just before I start a race, or go for a training run. Most of the time I don’t have any problems, and can do a good long 10km run with no issues.
Bladder problem at 22
I am a young active woman and could not understand how come I could be “leaking” at my age. I spoke to my mum who suggested the GP, who said I had incontinence, I thought that was something only old people get.
Pregnancy Stories
Getting pregnant and urination
Something I really wish other mums had told me was how much you need to pee when you get pregnant! I seriously had to pee three times during a gym workout before I found out I was pregnant!
Baby bladder pressure
When I was about 8 months pregnant with my son, I found it nearly impossible to have any bladder control. He was exerted so much pressure on my bladder that I would just drink a sip of water and I’d need to pee.
Mothers Stories
Dating again
Ever since I had my children I’ve had a bit of stress incontinence when I pick them up, sneeze, cough etc. Sometimes when there’s lots going on and I’m nervous or stuff, I find that it’s worse.
Encouragement for other mums to use Poise® products
I had my first child when I was 27 and bounced back really quickly after that. But it was with my second child that things didn’t quite go back to normal so quickly. I noticed that when I sneezed…
Embarassed within myself
I am 29 years old and have a little girl who will be 2 years old very soon and since I had her I can’t control my bladder when I sneeze
Natural Changes Stories
Ideas for menopausal bladder weakness
My bladder problems started a couple of years ago when I hit 50 and menopause, all in the same year. At first I doubted whether I was really leaking a bit, but as menopause got worse, so did my bladder weakness.
No leaks on show
I’m a 47 year old mother and Grandmother. Every time I have social drinks with family I’m always running of to the toilet with a few leaks before I get to the toilet.
Change in eating habits helping
I’ve just started going through menopause and along with the hot flushes and the cold sweats, I’ve also got urge incontinence. I’ve been getting up sometimes 2-3 times during the night. Such a pain!