Incontinence: Causes, Types, and Solutions

Did you know that 2 in 5 menopausal or postmenopausal women are affected by stress urinary incontinence? Today on The Girlfriend Doctor, I delve into a crucial yet often overlooked topic: urinary incontinence. Learn about the different types of incontinence, what causes them, and most importantly, discover actionable solutions.


In this episode, you'll gain insights into the role of bioidentical hormones and pelvic floor exercises in improving incontinence symptoms. Hear how real individuals heal incontinence with holistic approaches to women's health and see how it might relate to your own experiences.


Discover the benefits of hormonal therapy, including DHEA and testosterone, in managing and potentially reversing urinary incontinence. If you or someone you know is struggling with this issue, don't miss out on this informative and empowering discussion.


And don't forget to check out my product, Balance: a Wild Yam Progesterone Cream. With natural ingredients and potent hormonal support, it's the dream cream for hormonal balance and anti-aging benefits. Visit drannacabeca.com/balance to experience the effects of this dream cream firsthand.



Key Takeaways:

[00:02:25] Urinary incontinence in menopause.

[00:05:13] Urinary incontinence treatments.

[00:11:49] Mixed urinary incontinence.

[00:15:37] Pelvic floor physical therapy.

[00:17:24] Hormones and urinary incontinence.

[00:20:37] Incontinence in women's health.


Memorable Quotes:

"We don't want to live that way, right? We want to be able to do what we want to do when we want to do it, with no fear of shame or embarrassment at all." [00:06:31] – Dr. Anna Cabeca

"It's estimated that approximately 70% of women associate their incontinent symptoms with the onset of menopause. This is important to know, but you don't have to just live with it." [00:13:52] – Dr. Anna Cabeca


Links Mentioned: 

Balance, Wild Yam Progesterone Cream 


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Dr. Anna Cabeca

Dr. Anna Cabeca

Certified OB/GYN, Anti-Aging and Integrative Medicine expert and founder of The Girlfriend Doctor. During Dr. Anna’s health journey, she turned to research to create products to help thousands of women through menopause, hormones, and sexual health. She is the author of best-selling The Hormone Fix, and Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause.

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