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sudden urge to urinate - menopause or something else

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sally07822
sally07822

A couple of months ago I had what I thought was a UTI. Doctor gave me a course of antibiotics but these didn't help. Sent a urine sample off and result came back all clear no action required. I have also developed a sudden strong urge to wee and can't hold on and sometimes leak before i get there. I am 50 so am wondering if this could be due to menopause or something else, I have health anxiety so am terrified this might be something more sinister.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee sally07822

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    I dont think its anything sinister Sally. It sounds like the beginnng of urge incontinence.....so common in ladies over 50 . As a first measure you could ask your doctor to refer you for pelvic floor physiotherapy, so that you can be shown how to exercise those pelvic floor muscles properly. You can also have a look at Kegels which may help you with exercises and you can also buy toners for more intense stimulated exercise.Good luck.

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