Four in ten women admit to suffering with bladder leaks – and have to plan their day around toilet stops and wardrobe changes. A poll of 2,000 women, who experience such troubles, revealed 83 per cent had endured menopausal changes, with 43 per cent of those admitting their incontinence has got worse since they began.
It emerged more than a third (38 per cent) wish bladder leaks were a more talked-about symptom of the menopause. Currently, over half (56 per cent) feel embarrassed to discuss their personal issues, and two-thirds (65 per cent) would opt to suffer in silence.
The research was commissioned by Always Discreet, in response to the little-known fact that half of women may experience bladder leaks during the menopause. The sensitive bladder product brand has partnered with Ulrika Jonsson to lift the lid on bladder leaks during menopause, and let women know they are not alone – as learning about it is the first step to managing it.
