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Key facts

Incontinence can be an embarrassing problem, but by reading our top 10 facts, you'll have a better understanding of how common incontinence is.

1. One in four women suffer from incontinence
2. At least six million adults in the UK suffer from embarrasing leaks
3. Incontinence is twice as common in women as it is in men
4. Around 80% of incontinence can be cured completely – that’s eight out of 10 people
5. Childbirth, smoking, asthma, illness, constipation, obesity, old age, pelvic surgery and the menopause are all risk factors for incontinence
6. Most people urinate four to eight times on average a day
7. Only a quarter seek help from their GP whilst the rest suffer in silence
8. Most people think it’s an ‘old ladies’ problem, when in actual fact incontinence affects women as young as 18
9. More people in the UK suffer from bladder problems than asthma, diabetes and epilepsy put together
10. 40% of women with bladder problems avoid any sexual activity and 60% will not use public transport

Discovering if you have an incontinence problem and what is causing it is the first step to take to treating your weak pelvic floor muscles. Whether it's pregnancy, constipation or the menopause, understanding the cause and knowing how to treat it will put you on the road to a healthy pelvic floor!