About half of adult women may experience urinary incontinence, but few of them are diagnosed and treated due to the embarrassment of talking to their doctor about the problem.

A survey recently performed in the United States shows that women prefer to find ways to handle the situation themselves instead of going to the doctor. These methods range from using pads and special underwear to dark clothing so as not to be noticeable and reducing the amount of fluids consumed.

Of the 1,000 women who responded to the survey, aged between 50 and 80, 43% of those aged 50-60 and 51% of those over 65 said they suffered from urinary incontinence. However, two-thirds of these women did not talk to their doctor about the problem.

Decreased muscle tone increases the risk of urine loss when we cough, sneeze, laugh or pick something up. Even if many people live with this condition, it is advisable to see a specialist.

Types of urinary incontinence

The urgent need to urinate, without any warning, is a sign that we suffer from urinary incontinence. Stress incontinence is commonly associated with pregnancy, but also with the postmenopausal period. However, stress incontinence is not the only type of urinary incontinence we can experience.

Urge (urgency) incontinence, by contrast, has no clear cause, although it can sometimes occur due to neurological problems. This type of incontinence is more common in people who have diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or have had a stroke. It can also be an early sign of bladder cancer.

Some women may have both types of incontinence simultaneously or develop problems due to a urinary tract infection.

Overflow incontinence occurs when a small amount of urine leaks from a full bladder and is often caused by diabetes and spinal cord injury.

Functional incontinence is specific to people with normal bladder control, but they cannot reach the toilet in a timely manner due to conditions such as arthritis, which prevents rapid movement.

Uractiv® Control and you don't lose a drop

Uractiv® Control is a natural remedy designed to help those who suffer from urinary incontinence.

Uractiv® Control helps reduce the frequency of urinary incontinence episodes and reduces micturition at night by improving the control over the muscles in the pelvic area and by increasing the storage capacity of the bladder. It helps relax the muscles of the bladder, by maintaining the intracellular level of magnesium within normal limits.

Uractiv® Control contains pumpkin seed extract, soybean seed extract, magnesium, vitamin B6.

Take 1 capsule 2-3 times a day, recommended in 6-8 week courses. Uractiv® Control can also be administered in combination with antibiotics.