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Prisma Health On Call: Answers to your urinary incontinence questions

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Dealing with urinary incontinence? You’re not alone — it’s estimated that 25-45% of women experience this medical condition. | Photo provided by Prisma Health

Welcome back to Prisma Health On Call, our Q+A series that connects you, our readers, to the healthcare professionals at Prisma Health.

This month, we’re tackling a medical condition many women hesitate to talk about — but that many personally experience. That condition is urinary incontinence (and other pelvic floor disorders).

Prisma Health urogynecologists are here to answer reader-submitted urinary incontinence questions — including those about treatment options, medication, pregnancy + more (we even got a question from a male reader).

See the full Q+A below. And big thanks to Hema Brazell, MD, Thomas Mattox, MD, Elizabeth Dray, MD, for their knowledge + expertise.

Q: Should women have incontinence issues for years after childbirth? I feel like this is very common, but not normal.

A: It’s true that urinary incontinence is very common, but not normal — unfortunately, it is “normalized” since it is so common. Childbirth is the biggest risk factor for developing UI. If you have UI that is affecting your quality of life and holding you back from the activities you enjoy, please see your local urogynecologist for treatment options.

Q: What is pelvic floor therapy and why does it help?

A: Trained pelvic floor therapists can help with a wide array of pelvic floor disorders. Pelvic floor therapy addresses issues with the pelvic floor muscles. In patients who have poor coordination or poor tone, improving muscle strength also improves incontinence.

Q: Is tearing during vaginal delivery linked to pelvic floor disorders later in life? Should I consider c-section to avoid my risk of developing pelvic floor disorders?

A: Vaginal delivery confers a higher risk than cesarean delivery for development of pelvic floor disorders. However, cesarean delivery has not been shown to decrease pelvic floor disorders, as women with c-sections can still develop urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Moreover, c-sections are considered major surgery and pros/cons of the procedure should be discussed with your obstetrician.

Keep reading for questions about treatment options, finding a good pelvic floor therapist, surgery, and more.*

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Arctic front to bring “dangerously cold temperatures” for the holiday weekend in Greenville, SC

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I’m dreaming of a ~~White~~ cold Christmas. Local forecasters are calling for “dangerously cold temperatures” this holiday weekend with some of the most frigid temperatures the Upstate has seen on Christmas in decades (think: the 1980s).

Friday, Dec. 23 | High: 33°F, Low: 14°F | The high temperature for the day is expected in the morning as cold air arrives and temperatures “plummet” throughout the day. The National Weather Service forecast also calls for strong, gusty winds.
Saturday, Dec. 24 | High: 33°F, Low: 17°F | Highs will hover around freezing for your last-minute shopping + Christmas Eve festivities.
Sunday, Dec. 25 | High: 38°F, Low: 20°F | As you wake up on Christmas morning, temperatures will be in the single digits and teens.

Remember: The windchill makes it feel colder than it actually is, so keep an eye on the forecast from your favorite local meteorologist, and stay warm, GVL.

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Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: It’s fitting that we’re talking about a cold snap on the first day of winter. I know many of us were hoping for some holiday flurries this weekend, but local meteorologists are saying we’ll probably only see some rain. I’m still crossing my fingers and toes for some snow this winter season.

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