Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What types of leaking (incontinence) are there?
- I have tried Kegels and they did not solve my problem. How can Beyond Kegels do any better?
- What types of leaking (incontinence) are there?
- Who can benefit from the Beyond Kegels protocol?
- Is the Beyond Kegels protocol based on research by health care professionals?
- What if I am not leaking but I have feelings of frequency and urgency?
- What is overactive bladder (OAB)?
- How can I find out more and get started with the Beyond Kegels protocol?
- How often should I be toileting during the day and at night?
- What is incontinence?
- What is fibromyalgia?
- What is chronic pelvic pain?
- I have tried medication and rest but I still have pain that limits what I can do. Are there other things I can do myself to feel better?
- What are some associated symptoms of chronic pain?
- What is chronic pain?
A. The most common types of chronic leaking are URGE and STRESS incontinence.
URGE leaking occurs when you bladder muscle starts pushing urine out before you are at the toilet. An uncontrollable urge might be triggered when putting the key into the door after being out shopping, putting your hands in the freezer, or hearing running water. The amount of urine lost during each episode is relativly large.
STRESS leaking occurs when your bladder is pushed on by increased abdominal pressure that overpowers the pressure of the pelvic muscles holding urine in the bladder. This imbalance between the pressure can result from a weak pelvic force field. Stress leaking may occur during physical activity such as running, jumping, pushing or pulling. Sometimes stress leaking can occur with laughing, rising from sitting or lying down.
Most people experience a combination of both types of leaking.