Essentials South Africa – August 2019

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Don’t let bladder problems make your life miserable. We’re here to help

bladder weakness

d

o you dread coughing,

laughing or sneezing

because you might wet

yourself? Well, it may be

little comfort but you’re

certainly not alone. ‘Around 30% of

women experience some form of

bladder weakness,’ says elaine Miller,

a pelvic-health physiotherapist, with

pregnancy, childbirth and menopause

often cited as the main causes. ‘But, the

real figures could be much higher than

30% as a lot of women are often too

embarrassed to seek professional help.’

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