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A WEE PROBLEM

FIRSTLY, LET ME SAY this: incontinence is not a ‘natural’ part of ageing, it is not something you have to live with; you do not have to accept wearing a pad in case of leaks as part of your life. Go and speak to your doctor. There are treatments that can help. And I get it, the thought of going to talk about wetting yourself is mortifying, but we must keep talking about it so that women can get the help they need and deserve.

The fact is that the bladder, urinary system and the pelvic floor are all affected by the menopause, with up to 70 per cent of

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