Whether you’ve just started experiencing bladder leaks, or have been dealing with them for a while, knowing how to manage incontinence can be difficult. And even if you’ve scheduled an appointment to see your doctor, there are things you can do before speaking with him or her to start treating the problem. Luckily, there are many at-home incontinence treatments you can try before you even visit your doctor.
This week we’re focusing on management techniques that don’t require a visit to your doctor. NAFC has a great guide on the website that will walk you through the steps of management and things to try to control bladder leaks. Check out all the steps below:
Step 1: Finding products to help you stay clean and dry
Step 3: Measure Your Pelvic Floor Strength
Step 4: Pelvic Floor Exercises
Step 5: Develop A Voiding Strategy
It is possible that by performing the steps above, you may be able to reduce or even eliminate your symptoms on your own. At the very least, it will give you some good information to share with your doctor and your initial efforts will help them to get you on a course to a successful treatment plan.
Stay with us this week as we provide more tips on how to manage bladder leaks!
Access the full guide above here, or download our printed brochure with the above tips from our Resource Center!
