Around menopause

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Falling oestrogen can thin and dry the tissues around the bladder and pelvic floor, and muscles lose some strength with age. That is one reason leaks and urgency become more common.

Regular exercise still helps, and so does relaxing: a tense pelvic floor can feel like urgency too. Finish every session with the relax block.

Ask your doctor about vaginal moisturisers or local treatments if you have dryness or discomfort. They are separate from the exercises and can make them easier.

Heldwell is a self-help tool, not medical care. If you have pain, bleeding, a bulge or heaviness, or trouble emptying your bladder, see a doctor or a pelvic health physiotherapist.

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