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[NRGEE]

    Have just had the unfortunate experience of having a little accident. Knew I needed the loo- but when I got there, the cleaner had just washed the floor and I wasn't allowed in.
By the time I got to other toilets- it was too late. Soaked my pants and trousers. Am not at home- so couldn't change

Luckily my trousers are dark blue- so it isn't too obvious; but I am v self conscious.

I have had the occasional drip- especially when I get to my front door!! But never anything like this.

Can any of you kind ladies tell me- is urinary incontinence a symptom in perimenopause or of Femoston HRT( I don't have the information leaflet with me).?

I am going to bring a spare pair of knickers and trousers to keep in my locker in case it happens again.

Thanks for any useful comments

[jaypo]

Awww so sorry,how horrible for you,maybe invest in the Tena pants,they're so discreet nowadays,think I'd rather be safe than sorry.

[CLKD]

Laxity caused by a drop of oestrogen levels.  Both Mums carried spare undies, it was never discussed but were found in various hand-bags when tidying up when they went into care  .

Have a look-see at the 'Tena' range on-line - you may get some freebies ;-).  Good supermarkets sell them too but the range is mind-boggling 

No one else knows and we won't tell ........

[EleanorB]

Hello,

I don't have this but DO have bladder issues (frequency/irritation etc.) I see a physiotherapist who specialises in women's physio. I am seeing her for a bad back BUT realised through her that physio can be a hugely helpful factor when it comes to peri or meno caused incontinence and other bladder problems. For urge incontinence they will work on helping you strengthen pelvic floor muscles, if you do a quick google search you will see it's a first line treatment for issues like this. I wouldn't resign yourself to Tena products for good, although obviously great advice for the interim. Get help. If they won't provide you with this on the NHS, if you can afford to go private.

I spent two years thinking I was just doomed to have a bad lower back due to the lack of funding and therefore poor physio on the NHS (some sheets of paper with instructions on it.) I am now seeing someone privately and I am finally getting better. I guess what I'm saying is I wouldn't just put up with it.

[juliemargaret]

Hello NRgee

It is most definitely a peri meno thing!! Ive been the same. Definitely hormonal. Ive a strong pelvic floor...but at certain times in month..omg.....its awful. At the momebt im same and im.on 8 weeks hrt and dont feel.its improved - welll as i said its ok tjen comes then goes...definitwly hormonal flucs. Im wonderinf if i need to up my estrogel to 2 and a half pumps so been.asking in the group for adv. At a bit of a loss at the min. Whilst i appreciate the ladies tena recommendations..
.its not sonething i feel.you should rely on...we can get better help....are you on hrt?

[Donnadoobie]

Had you left it until you were really bursting?  This has happened to me when I know I really left it too long and should have gone much earlier.  If it is a one off don't worry too much.  I have the bladder of an elephant and can go hours sometimes but other times not so long.  It is better if you go as soon as you can when you need to.  Easier said than done I know.  You were not at bursting point then maybe do as the others advise.

Hope you are OK.

[NRGEE]

Thanks ladies for all your replies. I am seeing my GP about my mood tomorrow and shall mention what has happened today.
I wasn't bursting for the loo- I just knew I needed to go.
Thanks for the mention re Tena free samples. Have just asked for a free pair of their knickers.
I don't do pelvic floor exercises- but perhaps I should. I have not had children- I know this can sometimes cause stress incontinence.
It was SO embarrassing especially as I was at work. Fortunately I wear a lab coat most of the day- so it covered the damp patch.
Now though- I am going to the loo every hour or two- in case it happens again if I don't. I know this is bad for the bladder and I am best to "go" only when I need to.
I haven't got burning and the frequency is just me going too often just in case- so I haven't got  urinary tract infection( at least I don't think so- the GP may do a urine sample?)

[NRGEE]

Yes- I have just started HRT. I have been on femoston for 15days

[CLKD]

Go when your bladder begins to feel uncomfortable but not when bursting.  The bladder can become lazy ....... so don't go 'in case' but 'when necessary'.  I always go B4 travelling even if I know there will be a loo when I get to the store.  In case we get stuck in a queue of traffic  .

[jillydoll]

Hi NRGEE
I'm on femoston conti, and when I first started  it about 17 months ago, i felt like I needed a wee when I was in bed at night...even though I'd just been. Felt like a uti coming on, but I didn't have it in the day time...which was strange. Then it just disappeared. .....lasted for about 3 weeks or so, if I remember correctly....havnt had it back since.
I'm so sorry to read what happened to you, you must have been traumatised.....never mind honey, these things are sent to try us. Bet it happens all the time to people....hope your ok now...xxxxx

[JaneinPen]

Hi NRGEE,,
I am not on anything but did start to need the loo when I needed it as opposed to thinking I should go and being able to wait awhile.  I had had constant UTI's for a year and also do have a very bad back and felt my bladder had become lazy so knew I needed to do something.  I phoned the GP and she suggested I self refer (which we can here) to the Women's Health Physio. I had to wait a bit but when I went she was amazing.  I was with her for an hour and a half. She got me to pull in and out and checked how strong it was. I now do an exercise three times a day sitting down which takes no time at all and I will go back to her in September to see what improvement there is.  Have to say that after a month I can already feel an improvement when I need to go.  Hopefully your GP will suggest this for you too.  Good luck tomorrow

[Sgtvhilts]

Aw blimey,
Yep has happened to me a lot!! We were laughing at work the other week about graduating from sanitary towels to TENA ......
From what I gather it is pretty common.
I don't know how it happens ( well I do) but one minute your plodding along next omg i've Got to go.... now.oh too late.
Mine has got better recently - upped my oestrogen as well as the Femeston.
GP said over active bladder - well ye , I know that........the wisdom baffles me sometimes.....told do pelvic floors 🙆‍♀️Ffs, mine are so good they snapped the spec on my last smear🤢.
VA didn't seem to even occur to GP- if it hadn't have got better I would have asked for the ‘gel'- but it comes to something when you have to sort out your own treatment.

[jaycee]

Vagifem helps with night time wanting the loo, so maybe will help anytime,can you try this

[juliemargaret]

Sgtvhilts - hi. Do you think the increase in estrogel helped youre bladder? How many pumps did you go to.....from? X

[Sgtvhilts]

Sgtvhilts - hi. Do you think the increase in estrogel helped youre bladder? How many pumps did you go to.....from? X

Hi,
Now that is the million dollar question. I certainly feel better all round since I upped it, but of course it could all be by suggestion. I might just be that I think it has made it better 🤷‍♀️. I am not on gel. I am on Femeston sequi 1mg ( for progesterone purposes) then 75mcg sometimes 100mcg patch as well, which equates to about 4 mgs of oestrogen- no wonder I feel better.......