“Just one more column of numbers and then I’ll run to the bathroom,” Amy muttered to herself as she was overcome by a strong urge to pee. Chained to her desk as usual, the 39-year-old accountant and mother of one tried to suppress the urge as she concentrated on her spreadsheet. Finally, unable to hold it any longer, Amy lunged out of her chair toward the bathroom only to feel urine pouring down her leg. She was alarmed but told herself not to panic—maybe her body was just reacting to something she had eaten or drank.
About a month later Amy caught a cold and started having frequent sneezing and coughing attacks. After one particularly hard sneeze she noticed her panties were wet, and thought, “Geez! I leak even when I cough or sneeze now.” Thinking the problem would go away on its own, Amy didn’t actively seek help. But the problem didn’t go away and a few weeks later, during her annual physical, she mentioned it to her doctor. Consulting Amy’s chart, the doctor noticed that Amy had gained 10 pounds in the last year, and suggested she join a weight management program to help her shed the extra pounds. The doctor thought weight loss might also help calm Amy’s bladder.
Mixed Urinary Incontinence
Are You Like Amy?
What is Mixed Urinary Incontinence?
The majority of women suffer from some combination of Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) and Urge Urinary Incontinence (UUI). It’s important to make sure your treatment program is individualized for the type(s) you have. Frequently women with mixed incontinence will find that one or the other type is worse and should be treated first.
You Know You Have MUI If:
You experience the symptoms of both