A large number of people suffer from urinary incontinence but are too embarrassed by their condition to really seek a permanent solution. The most common symptoms include an involuntary loss of urine and a lack of control over their bladder. In a lot of individuals, this condition is prevalent for a brief period before disappearing on its own. However, many have to suffer for years, foregoing activities that bring them joy out of fear.
Urinary incontinence, while more common in women, can affect people of any gender. It can be caused due to a number of factors, including but not limited to:
- Urinary tract infections
- Weak lower urinary tract muscles
- Constipation
- Neurological disorders
- Hysterectomy
- Blockage in the tract
- Overactive bladder muscles
- Physiological conditions that have stretched the pelvic floor
More than 7 million Australians — 1 in 3 people over the age of 15 — experience incontinence. It is far more common than many people realise, and highly treatable (Continence Health Australia / Deloitte Access Economics).
Women are twice as likely as men to experience incontinence — and 71% of all sufferers are younger than 65. This is not a condition exclusive to older age (Continence Health Australia).










