What you need to know about BLADDER WEAKNESS

Do 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.’

WHAT’S YOUR TYPE?

‘There are two main