Do you have a wee problem?

If you wet your pants even a little bit, then you have a wee problem. In medical terms this is known as urinary incontinence.

If it has happened once and never again examine the circumstances. If it involved something easily avoided such as drinking too much alcohol, simply avoid the triggering factor. Otherwise get the book and learn the basic exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor, improve your bladder control and prevent a repeat incident.

If you have leaked more than once, or at a regular time of day or month, you should try to find out what is causing your incontinence.

If the problem is mechanical then the WeeFree program should work well for you. Mechanical causes of incontinence include weak or stretched muscles, a hyperactive bladder, poor timing, learned bladder reactions and toileting habits. WeeFree was created to address the mechanical aspects of good pelvic floor function and will not fix any underlying medical conditions.

Your medical professional will be able to tell if you have any underlying health issues contributing to your wee problem. Bladder and kidney infections, obstructions, nerve impingements and hormone imbalances are some examples of non-mechanical causes of incontinence.

Some causes of incontinence such as nerve impingements or kidney infections need urgent medical intervention. If you have any doubt about the cause of your problems, you should get medical advice to rule out anything that requires urgent attention. All women should regularly visit their health practitioners for routine checks such as pap-smears to ensure they are otherwise in good health.