Join the club! 1 in 3 women over 30 in the UK have some form of incontinence, whether you have urge, stress or overflow - Kegel8 knows all about it!

If you think you may have incontinence but you're not quite sure, take our simple questionnaire below to determine your symptoms.

 

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Do you frequently leak urine without any warning but then have difficulty emptying your bladder when you try?

 

 

Do you often get a sudden or uncontrollable urge to urinate- can sometimes results in an accident?

 

 

Do you leak or dribble urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, stretch or exercise?

 

 

Do you visit the toilet frequently but feel as though your bladder is never completely empty?

 

 

Do you visit the toilet more than eight times in a 24-hour period?

 

 

Do you feel strong urgency in stressful situations?

 

 

Do you wake up during the night to urinate more than twice?

 

 

Mostly orange: You could have... Overflow Incontinence. You may have a feeling that your bladder is full, even after you have been to the toilet. This is caused when the muscles around your bladder are not able to squeeze the bladder empty. It is commonly as a result of nerve or muscle damage, perhaps caused by diabetes, multiple sclerosis, surgery or injury. Because you can't empty your bladder completely, the bladder and its associated muscles become slack and less controlled; this causes urine leaking.

Mostly blue: You could have... Urge Incontinence. This is caused by the involuntary bladder contractions that occur as the bladder fills. With this form of incontinence, you will probably be aware of the urgent sensation but will be unable to stop a leakage before getting to the toilet. Urge incontinence usually has 'triggers', such as hearing running water or 'key-in-the-door' syndrome; knowing that you will soon be able to go to the toilet can cause bladder contractions.

Mostly red: You could have... Stress Incontinence. This form of incontinence is extremely common and affects over 2 million people in the UK. Stress incontinence occurs when the muscles in the pelvic floor or sphincter have been weakened or damaged. This is typically caused by childbirth, menopause, being overweight, constipation or chronic coughing.

If you think you could have a form on incontinence, don't delay! Remember: incontinence is not for life, it can easily be treated. We recommend that you take a look at our range of Kegel8 pelvic toners to treat your incontinence, visit your GP, or alternatively, for more information on pelvic toners call the Kegel8 line on 01482 496932.