Do you pee when you cough? You may have urinary incontinence! This common and often embarrassing problem occurs more often than you would think, affecting one in four women middle aged and older. There are treatments available. Learn more in this episode of the DocTalks Podcast with host Ian Gillespie and St. Joseph's urologist Dr. Blayne Welk.
Show Notes
According to the Canadian Continence Foundation more than 3.3 million Canadians experience at least one type of urinary incontinence. The severity of urinary incontinence can range from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a washroom in time. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie and St. Joseph's Health Care London urologist Dr. Blayne Welk discuss the types of urinary incontinence that affect women and the various treatments available to them. From surgery, to bladder training and even botox for the bladder, listen to learn more what could help you from peeing when you cough.
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Welcome to the DocTalks Podcast, a conversation on what’s new and relevant in the world of Canadian medicine and hospital health care. Join us for each episode, as we interview physicians, patients and caregivers to dive deep into what it’s like to treat and live with some of today’s most common health challenges. Hosted by Ian Gillespie.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.