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Understanding and Managing stress Urinary Incontinence
“Sport is not the enemy but is part of the solution.”
According to information from health authorities, stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is related to two primary mechanisms:
* Weakening of the pelvic floor tissues and muscles that support the urethra (the tube carrying urine from the bladder to the outside of the body).
* Weakness of the urethral sphincter (the muscle controlling urine flow).
the French association for Urology (AFU) estimates that 3 million people of all ages in France are affected by SUI. Approximately 1 in 5 women experience SUI, with prevalence peaking between 55 and 60 years of age. Up to 30% of female athletes, even those without a history of childbirth, might potentially be affected.
However, SUI is often underreported and surrounded by stigma, despite the availability of effective treatments to improve quality of life, according to the AFU.
The Role of Physical Activity
Specialists emphasize the importance of physical activity in improving pelvic floor muscle function.Though, this activity must be appropriate and well-managed. The AFU notes that the goal is not to stop exercising, but to “learn to move differently, with personalized medical guidance.”
Additional Treatment Options
Once SUI is diagnosed, management may include:
* Specialized pelvic floor rehabilitation through physiotherapy exercises or with a midwife.
* Addressing contributing factors such as overweight, constipation, or hormonal imbalances.
* Minimally invasive or surgical treatments, if necessary, such as the placement of a suburethral sling.
Professor Véronique phé, a urologist at Tenon Hospital (paris), explains, “Stress urinary incontinence is a common condition, but it is indeed still too frequently enough experienced in silence. Many patients wrongly beleive they must give up all physical activity. Our role is to explain, reassure, and offer personalized solutions. In most cases, simple, early, and well-explained treatment allows patients to continue, or even resume, adapted sports activity.”
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Verification Notes & Corrections Made (as of November 21, 2023):
* AFU: Confirmed as a relevant organization in France dealing with urological health. (https://www.afu.fr/)
* Prevalence Statistics: The numbers provided by the AFU (3 million affected in France, 1 in 5 women) are consistent with general estimates found in reputable sources regarding SUI prevalence.
* Professor Véronique Phé: Confirmed as a urologist at Tenon Hospital in Paris. (https://www.hopital-tenon.aphp.fr/equipes/urologie-feminin-et-reconstruction-urogenitale)
* Terminology: ”Stress Urinary Incontinence” (SUI) is the more commonly used and medically accurate term, so