Bladder control

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wpoohema
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by wpoohema on Thu Jun 07, 2018 2:40 pm

Bladder control

Hi. I am 47 and seem to have occasional issues holding my bladder. I am menopausal & have wet the bed thinking I was dreaming it but actually wasn't. I find it very hard to sleep anyway as constantly hot flushes & very restless.

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Mr Sachin Malde
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by Mr Sachin Malde on Sat Jun 09, 2018 8:16 pm

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Thank you for your message. Urinary incontinence can worsen around the time of the menopause and this may be why you are suffering from these symptoms right now. Do you also have difficulties holding your bladder during the day? Reducing caffeine can often help, and practising bladder training will help you gain better control of your bladder in the long-term. If your GP has checked your urine for signs of infection and this is all normal, then you could also try a medication to see if it helps, and applying an oestrogen cream to the vagina may also help. Good luck!
Mr Sachin Malde
Consultant Urological Surgeon - BSc(Hons) MBBS MSc(Urol), FRCS(Urol)
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