Higher vitamin D levels are linked to a lower risk for urinary incontinence, according to the results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey. The study was comprised of 1,881 women older than 20 years. The results of the survey were published in the April 2010 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Vitamin D deficiency [...]
Incontinence Care and Hiding Leaks
Even if you take care to manage your incontinence, accidents may occur. Peggy Landini is a licensed occupational therapist who specializes in the treatment of adult incontinence. “The social impacts of incontinence are serious,” she noted. “Once a person has begun to experience leakage, she will worry about whether she will have a leak in [...]
Incontinence Care After A Leak
Accidents happen. It is just a part of life. If you leak some urine, wash the area of your skin gently as soon as you can. There are special cleansers available for incontinence–they are very gentle and allow you to clean frequently without irritation. It is also a good idea to put on a barrier [...]
Incontinence Limits Women’s Sports Activities
As reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a study found that incontinence may make many women reluctant to participate in sports. Researchers surveyed 679 Italian women between the ages of 14 and 51 who participated in non-competitive sports. Urinary incontinence was reported by just under 15% of the women. This rate is lower [...]