Do you ever find that you have sudden, uncontrollable urges to urinate or that you often wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom? Or worse, do you tend to leak a little bit of pee when exercising, coughing, or laughing?

Urinary incontinence affects twice as many women as men, and while it can happen at any age, it is usually more prevalent in older women (most likely due to hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy, which can weaken the pelvic floor).

Pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, and menopause all affect the bladder, urethra, and other muscles, including your pelvic floor muscles that support these organs. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis, including gluteal, perianal, and vaginal muscles. Strong pelvic floor muscles give you control over your bladder, while weakened pelvic floor muscles could mean that your internal organs are not fully supported, and also affect how you control the release of urine.