Don’t Grin and Bear It - submit your question to be in with a chance to win

While we often hear complaints from fellow mums on the trials and tribulations that come with being a mum, it seems we’re keeping quiet about a serious – and very common – condition.
 
New research has found that over half of us are experiencing weak bladder issues, but are too ashamed to say anything about it. With 32% of regular sufferers seeing their sex life affected by the condition and 63% saying it’s had a negative impact on their social lives, it’s time we put an end to the silence.
 
The findings were released in conjunction with a new health information campaign called Don’t Grin and Bear It. The campaign, supported by GP and health commentator, Dr Ciara Kelly, is encouraging women to seek help for weak bladder issues.
 
With sufferers saying they feel the condition is a ‘taboo’ subject, Don’t Grin and Bear It aims to break down the stigma surrounding incontinence and clear up any misconceptions.
 
Due to embarrassment, most women simply try to manage the symptoms of their weak bladder by using absorbency pads or avoiding certain activities; however, there are treatments available.
 
Neurotech Vital Compact is a new clinically-proven therapy found to treat the underlying cause of incontinence. Vital technology has been used to treat over 6,000 incontinence sufferers in Germany, Ireland and the UK since 2012. This user-friendly, non-invasive device strengthens the pelvic floor muscles without surgical intervention. It has been clinically proven to significantly improve bladder control from the comfort and privacy of your home
 
Despite the fact that the condition is not openly discussed, over half of Irish women (54%) have experienced weak bladder issues. Urinary incontinence is defined as the accidental leakage of urine and can be divided into three categories:
 
Stress incontinence
Leakage occurs when a person sneezes, coughs, laughs or exercises. This happens when the pelvic floor muscles that support the bladder are weakened.
 
Urge incontinence
This is when a person experiences a sudden, uncontrollable urge to pass urine. Leakage is caused by an overactive bladder muscle and can affect anyone at any age, although women tend to be more at risk when they age.
 
Mixed incontinence
This is a combination of both stress and urge incontinence, and so shares symptoms of both.
 
Speaking about incontinence, Dr Ciara Kelly, GP says: “I have many female patients in their 30s, 40s and older who have issues with their bladder and urinary incontinence. They often think it's just them and they need to just put up with this rather than doing something about it - possibly because they don't know that there is help available.”
 
For more information on incontinence and advice on how to treat the condition, visit www.neurotechvital.ie
 
As part of the Don’t Grin and Bear It campaign, we are asking MummyPages mums to put their questions to Dr Ciara Kelly. All you have to do is post your question below, and we'll put it to the doctor for you.
 
To thank you for asking the question, everyone who takes part will be included in a draw to win a €100 shopping voucher.
 
Thank you so much for everyone who posed a question for Dr Ciara. 
 
The winner of the €100 voucher is Pauline Riley - congraulations Pauline, we have sent you an email.
 
 
 
 

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