“You should not ignore these problems because without help, they rarely go away and usually get worse over time. They can interfere with work, social activities…”.¹

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Bladder and Bowel Control Problems Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and bladder and bowel control?

In Women: Menopause – Menopause and Continence the Continence Foundation of Australia elaborate on:

Symptoms

What are the most common incontinence symptoms?

In Women: Menopause – Menopause and Continence: Symptoms the Continence Foundation of Australia explain:

“During menopause, passing urine frequently and the urgent need to pass urine are the most common incontinence symptoms. Other symptoms include:

• Leakage of urine with coughs, sneezes, or exercise
• Leakage of urine on the way to the toilet
• Getting up one or more times per night to pass urine (nocturia)
• Frequent urinary tract infections
• Rushing to the toilet to open bowels
• Being unable to control wind
• Constipation”.³

In Menopause: Symptoms – Common Menopausal Symptoms the (United Kingdom) NHS also note common menopausal symptoms include:

Urinary Tract Infection

What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

DotS the definition of a UTI may vary. The (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health’s (JH) definition is:

In Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): What Is A UTI? the JH also note:

Diary

May keeping a diary be helpful?

Yes. In Talking To Your Doctor the (United States) National Association for Continence (NAFC) elaborate on:

Diary Information

What important information should a diary contain?

In Talking To Your Doctor the NAFC elaborate on:

Helpline

May some Countries have a national continence/incontinence Helpline?

Yes. Your Country may have a Helpline similar to the Continence Foundation of Australia’s National Continence Helpline.

Toilet Maps, Cards or Apps

May some Countries have toilet maps, cards or Apps?

Yes. Your Country may have a toilet map similar to Australia’s National Public Toilet Map: About the Toilet Map which:

Or your Country may have a card or App similar to the (United Kingdom) Bladder & Bowel Community’s (B&B) Free Just Can’t Wait Toilet Card.

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have menopause bladder or bowel control problems?

If you think you have menopause bladder or bowel control problems, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

The Continence Foundation of Australia encourage us to seek help and explain:

“You should not ignore these problems because without help, they rarely go away and usually get worse over time. They can interfere with work, social activities, as well as sexual and personal relationships”.¹⁰

Health Topics A-Z

Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Menopause Bladder and Bowel Control Problems?

In Health Topics A-Z you may find:

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6. Bladder Control Problems: How To Seek Treatment
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20. Bowel Problems, Conditions & Symptoms
21. Consumer Video and Podcast Series: 2024 Consumer Videos and Podcasts – Preparing for Your Menopause Health Care Visit
    
22. Continence Foundation of Australia
23. Continence Health: Bladder
24. Continence Health: Bowel
25. Continence Product Advisor
26. Continence Worldwide
27. Cystitis
28. Cystitis
29. Diet and Exercise
30. FAQs: Urinary Incontinence
31. Fecal Incontinence: Diagnosis & Treatment
32. Fecal Incontinence: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
33. Female Products
34. Fistula
35. Foods and Drinks That Can Irritate Your Bladder
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37. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
38. Glossary
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42. How To Talk To Your Doctor About Bladder Leaks
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57. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
    
58. Menopause Preparedness Toolkit: A Woman’s Empowerment Guide
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60. Mixed Incontinence Causes and Treatments
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75. Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
    
76. Treating Incontinence During Your Perimenopause and Menopause Years
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