How menopause affects your bladder & signs of bladder problems
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- The body goes through many changes during menopause and the bladder is no exception! This week I explain what can happen to your bladder during menopause and common bladder problems you can experience. Plus, I offer tips on how to support your bladder better during menopause.
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It’s a disgrace the lack of education we are given. A Fb group told me about pelvic floor therapy. Hospital sent me home with painkillers after my hysterectomy and zero Info. Same as gyno. Everyone’s too busy and don’t tell you anything just “here take these pills”
I agree Mini...and it's not only male GP's that are guilty of doing this.
I found out why ... because women are classified as Smaller Men! Its insane. We are considered no longer useful to men so why bother. It truly is disgusting how thos world operates.
I learned about menopause after I started going thru it. I used soap, vag washes etc thru the yrs... A gyn doc who was a naturalist told me stop using these things. I stopped having UTI's.
I agree! Pelvic floor exercises here I come 😂! Think I need more than kegels….as most docs like to say.
The joys of being a woman! Bleed for years, then hot flushes and peeing razor blades. Thanks for the video. Very informative.
Hi Eileen
I do hope the tips here will be of benefit for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
peeing razor blades ..lol thats what im going through.
@@dorymacombe2864 oh no, I feel for you. Its awful. Drink heaps and heaps of water and take cranberry tablets.
I literally want to kill myself
@@eforester8891 thank you so much I will try cranberry tablets
I am 46 years old. I am now in the perimenopause stage. I believe that you have hit the nail on the head. I would just like to share a drink my doctor recommended to me when I had recurring bladder infections.
I found that drinking lots of white cranberry juice helps to flush out and create a balance in the bladder. I also take probiotics supplements.
Hi Karen
Thank you for the great tip!
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk You are welcome!
Hi Karen. Would you mind sharing what probiotics do you take?
@@pruthap4363 PB8 Probiotic
@@karenlawrence7718 I am going through hell right now for the past one week with an overactive bladder. I run to the loo every hour with hardly anything to pee. It is so very upsetting. Really hope the cranberry tip helps me 🤞
Omdays, you're like the older sister I never had, Eileen. Just in the last few weeks, I haven't been able to empty my bladder fully and a little dribbles out afterwards, also I suddenly have to drop everything and run to the loo or else! So now I know, yet another symptom of Hellapause 😂
I agree, I have nicknamed her "Aunt Eileen" since she teaches me thinks no one has before.
Hi Bajan and Mrs Peterson
Thank you both, glad to be of help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have this same problem I only saw your post just now I don't feel I'm emptying my bladder either and it dribble another time it comes out bit better it varies daily I like to know since you put this post up has hot better for you never thought I here someone else like me
@@homemakersheart3614
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😂😂😂a new name hellapause
Started pelvic floor exercises from a young age ,long before Menopause,as taught in Yoga
These exercises really do work
Also drink lots of plain water
Thank you as always for the useful information
Stay safe
Hi Elizabeth
Brilliant, these exercises do really pay off; I just wish every woman had the knowledge to practice these from a young age!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Estrogen cream on outside for another problem, took care of it immediately. No more inability to hold or little leaks. Who knew.
This is so timely,thank you!
Hi Djuana
You're welcome!
Best Wishes
Eileen
This is the best I've seen. Thank you
You're welcome Priscillas
Great information. I had a hysterectomy over 5 years ago and my bladder is so sensitive now.
Hope some of these tips will be helpful for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Yep learned about constipation causing issues
Thanks you so much Ma'am, you are really great, thanks a lot for sharing your experience, I am going through this rough time. 🙏
My pleasure Salina, hope things get better for you soon :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you so much for this video. It helped me know what’s going on with my body. I just got into menopause. I do have the bladder problem. Thank you for teaching me about it. 💜👍🏻
You're welcome, glad to be of help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Hi I drink gallons ov water and it makes my mouth all dry 😮
Wonderful explanation. I learnt a lot .Thank U
Glad it was helpful Marian!
Thankyou for such a wealth of information.
May God Bless You.🙏🙏
You're welcome Indira
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you for the information 👍
Hi Joyce
You're welcome
Best Wishes
Eileen
Eileen! You are looking lovely; hope you are feeling well also! Thank you so much again for explaining all of this so well. I haven‘t commented for awhile, but this is my BIG ISSUE. I have been noticing the bladder and bowels are very much connected in this. I find sometimes my bladder pain is less after having a bowel movement. For me though, it is not constipation, but rather somewhat looser stools. Something I find works very well for me is something called Femiflora Plus by Sanatura. It comes in powder form, one packet a day. (I buy it online here in Germany, not cheap, but absolutely worth it). It has special milk cultures and probiotics, as well as birch leaf and cranberry extract. Vitamin B complex as well. It is almost the only thing which gives me relief. Also, as you‘ve said over and over: a LOT of water. One thing I didn‘t realise though which you mentioned can make a huge difference is the strengthening of the pelvic muscles with exercises or Pilates. This is something I haven‘t tried since beginning peri-menopause. The daily Nordic Walking is helpful, but not enough I guess. Thanks again for all tips!
Hi Karen
Thank you for your lovely comment, I am keeping well, hope you are too!
Good to hear that you have found a remedy that is helping you; these things are worth the cost if they work well!
Getting a training session with a Pilates instructor, who specialises in women's health to show you how to do the pelvic floor exercises is worth looking into as this can be really effective so worth looking into at some point.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk yes, I'll have to look into it, pilates for this specific purpose. I am almost at the point of thinking about trying hormone replacement therapy (meaning pills) because sometimes, and always unpredictably, I have a lot of discomfort. Last night I lost count how many times I got up to pee, always with extreme discomfort. I am very reluctant to take medication (as I've mentioned here, I take a vaginal suppository 2x week, and still have these pains). But maybe it could be the right thing...
TYSM This information was helpful
You're welcome Mimi!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I have had this on and off in the past several months. Very embarrassing, but comforting to know many women experience this. Mine is feeling the urge to go but I'm in the middle of something. So I wait. Then the urge passes. Then suddenly I am trying to run to the bathroom. It's like it comes on suddenly after I have waited from earlier. I'm learning from you, don't wait. Go when you need to. When I experience the bit of irritation, I tend to lean on unsweetened cranberry juice. About 1/4c in my full glass of water usually does the trick. I also drink that once a week, just for posterity.
Hi Mrs Peterson
Great to hear that you are getting this under control!
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thanku so much ur videos really helpful as me facing menopause
You're welcome Irum!
Thank you big sister God bless you.
Hi Rima
You're welcome!
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk Big sis you're doing good job for us how can I get your books? Not always am online thus, making it next to impossible to follow your previous clips.
@@rima-gi5vo
You can download my free e-book here www.avogel.co.uk/health/menopause/menopause-ebook.pdf
After my hysterectomy I started to leak a little when I stood up. I went to obgyn, waited for an HOUR never seen the dr, went to receptions got my check back ( copayment ) . As I was entering the elevator, I seen receptionist, nurse & dr. Never went back, almost 30 years later I find myself looking for information about how to make wee ☹️
Thank you. Your video is very helpful
You are welcome Sara, glad to be of help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk 💛
Thanks so much dear but certain time of the month my bladder is on its baddest going to the toilet Ialot I do drink lots of water 👌😊💞 love from South Africa
Thank you Doctor great info as alway. Blessings.
Hi Ursulyn
You're welcome as always too!
Hi Eileen,im following ur videos and learning from ur information alot.....n im 41,n think im going thru perimenopause,its very difficult and hard moment to go thru z changes inour body....i would ask u only one thing,zat if these symptoms and dreadly changes in our body is for a short time we step into menopause or are they for lifetime in menopause?? Pls answer me...
Hi Usha
Unfortunately, this is a really difficult question to answer as it is different for every woman. Some will go through the menopause and feel wonderful afterwards, both health-wise and emotionally, whereas others may struggle with symptoms for a long time and never completely feel good.
This is why it is so important to look after yourself well and take good care of yourself as this can often help speed up the transition and get you out feeling well.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Brilliant informative video, I thought it was just me. Everytime I have a hot flash i need to rush to the toilet. I cant empty bladder properly at times and need to go again minutes later. I try and spend as much time waiting for that extra bit to come out but sometimes it just doesnt happen.
Can a prolapse happen? If so pelvic floor exercise will render useless?
pelvic floor exercises and pilates can be very helpful. Prolapse is possible and women's health physio can be really helpful!
Thanks so much. God bless you.
Hi Mary
You're welcome :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk Thanks mummy. Am very happy to be part of your group.
Hi Mary
Thank you! :)
Best Wishes
Eileen
I truly appreciate your information than you!
You are so welcome Lynn!
Thankyou!
Hi Janey
You're welcome
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you for all these videos especially this one. I had blood in urine two three times understood caffeine doesn't help. I noticed I'm unable to tolerate citrus fruits as well. Having so much discomfort. Now I will be careful with food Thank u so much.
You're welcome Durga, glad to be of help!
Best Wishes
Eileen
I got my urine sample tested so many times. I frequently urinate. Also there’s burning and sharp pain while I am urinating. I went to a urologist. He said the same thing as you just shared in the video. He told me my urine is acidic and asked me to drink tons of water. Also I do have on and off constipation. Thanks for sharing this video. It’s just a reassurance . 🙏❤️Your videos are very informative. Is there anything we can do to balance these hormones?
Hi Prutha
Glad to be of help!
You can take a fermented soya supplement as these are known to gently raise and balance oestrogen. If you are in the UK or Ireland you could try our Menopause Support www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/soy-isoflavones/
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk Thank you! Appreciate your reply.
Eileen is there any exercises I can do to strengthen my bladder like did after childbirth,?
HI Deb
Yes, you could do the same ones or look up The Kegel Exercises online
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank you💖
Hi Eunice
You're welcome
Best Wishes
Eileen
I've been undergo glad bladder surgery
Hello, how menopause affects intercourse?? Especially after hysterectomy
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Hi I m having these same symptoms like burning sensation during peeing..bloating n one day back pain also
Dr advised me to take 5 day course of antibiotics n cranberry juice..
I m 47 yr old is this uti or premanopouse symptoms..ple suggest
Hi Garima
The falling hormones in the menopause can make you more prone to bladder infections such as cystitis so they can be connected. Hopefully, the tips in this video will be of help for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Can you use Epsom salt for your feet thank you eillen
Hi Patricia
Yes, you can, you can do this once or twice a week.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Thank u so much, I feel irritable and burning pain at my bottom inside the doctors can't help me
Hi Farah
Hope the tips will be of benefit for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
I find stress to agitate my bladder. I had prolapse surgery 5 months ago and my overactive bladder is getting so much better but when I am having a stressful day, I get that urgency. Its horrible.
Hi Yvette
You may find the herb Valerian can help with an overactive bladder as this is known to relax muscles.
www.avogel.co.uk/herbal-remedies/valeriana/
Best Wishes
Eileen
I get hot flashes whenever I have to urinate
if pelvic floor muscles get weaker would that not also make fecal incontinence ?......now I have fecal incontinence and want to go back on hormones....PremPro.....
Hi Diane
Yes, unfortunately, this can happen as well.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Luv this hairstyle 😎😘
Thank you!
Left out vaginal Estrogen which is very helpful.
There are also laser treatments
My gallbladder is gone!! Why don't these Drs know anything!!
I've noticed for the past few weeks, I wake up once at night as well..sleep is not good as well..is it normal to go every night..
Hi Shabnam
Unfortunately, the bladder can get a bit weaker through the menopause and this can trigger regular night time trips to the toilet. Hopefully, the tips in this video will be helpful for you.
Best Wishes
Eileen
If I experience any irritation, I will wipe with homemade body wipes.. Also great for hemorrhoids. Easy to make with paper towel, coconut oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil, castille soap. Works quickly and effectively.
Thank you so much for your videos Eileen!
That's a brilliant tip, thank you so much!
Bree, how do you make them? I am curious to try them. Much appreciated!
When my period stopped for 79 blissful days, I was in bliss because I noticed a dramatic change on how often I had to go to the bathroom. I could go hours without a pee and I loved that. Then my period came back and I went back to having to pee every 30 minutes to an hour.....ugh.
Wow are u serious?
This is just too much. I already have other health issues now I’m going through this. Will it subside? Trying to find out from anyone?
I'm afraid that this is a really difficult question to answer as it is different for every woman, sorry. Some women do find it eases after a short while whereas others may find that it continues for a long time. However, this is one of the menopause symptoms that can be sorted so it is worth treating as quickly as possible.
Best Wishes
Eileen
@@AvogelCoUk thank you
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Good morning doctor , iam from india and iam suffering a lot from this premenopause . Doctor just gave some ointment to apply but still iam with lot of pain and irritation in my vagina , cant sit properly . Iam 50 now & from 1 year suffering from this . Dear Doctor thanks for all your fabalous videos its helping alot .please can you give the link to buy these products in India ( amazon ) or something else 😭😭
Hi Shamla
Thank you for watching from India, glad to be of help!
Unfortunately, these products may not be available in India but you could ask for similar products at any Ayurvedic herb store or clinic.
Sorry, for vaginal dryness and irritation you may find organic coconut oil (like the kind you cook with) can be soothing.
Cold pressed coconut oil can b helpful, also you can get vaginal estrogen prescribed by gyane doctor, they are giving it in India, it's same dose,universally given even by doctors in Western countries and it's considered safe.
@@hindhimalya6245
Thank you for this helpful information.
Best Wishes
Eileen
The water 💦 💧🙌😃
Does vaginal estrogen therapy help prevent menopausal bladder issues?
Hi Cheryl
Best to ask your doctor or pharmacist as it may depend on which brand you use.
Best Wishes
Eileen
Yes, It is the main treatment.
Being at work ....laugh hard...pee 😣❤
I know cranberry juice & cranberry pills are often recommended, but is it acidic and irritate the bladder?
What about tea? Is it acidic as well?
Black Tea is acidic so best avoided or taken very weak Cranberry jiuce is usually quite soothing but you need to make sure that there is no sugar in it and it is best taken 50/50 with water.
Best Wishes
Eileen