Urinary incontinence is a common problem, yet many women view it as a fact of ageing and do not seek treatment, an expert has claimed. Writing for the Milford Patch website, Dr Aparna Shah insisted that there is no shame in seeking treatment, as millions of adults experience the same problem.

Dr Shah claimed that there are many reasons why women do not visit their doctor about their incontinence, including feelings of embarrassment and depression. "Sadly, many women believe that nothing can be done for their condition," she revealed.
"Fortunately, such women can get help. The truth is that urinary incontinence affects women of all ages, including younger women, and there are multiple treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical to help alleviate the symptoms."
According to Dr Shah, treatments ranging from behavioural therapies to medication and surgery can improve the quality of women's lives. NHS figures suggest that about 13 per cent of women in the UK - and five per cent of men - experience some degree of urinary incontinence.