Facts about urinary incontinence

EmbaGYN mother and baby

  • Urinary incontinence is a common condition affecting 1 in every 4 women1
  • Women wait more than 6 years on average before discussing their condition2
  • Women spend around £500 each year for incontinence management3
  • The Quality of life of women suffering from Urinary Incontinence is comparable to that of those suffering from heart disease or stroke3
References:
1. The Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence; Victor W Nitti, MD; Reviews in Urology 2001; 3(Suppl 1): S2–S6
2. National association for continence; http://www.nafc.org/media/statistics/prevalence-2/
3. “High Costs of Urinary Incontinence ..”; Leslee L. Subak, MD et al;Obstet Gynecol. 2008 April ; 111(4): 899–907