{"id":11577,"date":"2025-06-09T20:25:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T18:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tobe.sk\/urinary-incontinence-and-lower-abdominal-pain-after-age-40-a-common-problem-with-a-solution\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T22:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:28:25","slug":"urinary-incontinence-and-lower-abdominal-pain-after-age-40-a-common-problem-with-a-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tobe.sk\/en\/urinary-incontinence-and-lower-abdominal-pain-after-age-40-a-common-problem-with-a-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Urinary Incontinence and Lower Abdominal Pain After Age 40: A Common Problem with a Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After turning 40, many women begin to notice changes in their pelvic area and lower abdomen that seem to appear out of nowhere. More frequent urine leakage when laughing, sneezing, coughing, or during physical exertion, as well as pressure or pain in the lower abdomen\u2014these are all signs that cannot be ignored. <\/span><\/p>

These problems aren\u2019t just \u201cpart of getting older\u201d or perimenopause. They can be related to hormonal changes as well as a weakened pelvic floor. The good news is that they can be treated. One of the most effective options is gynecological physical therapy. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Topic Women Often Keep Quiet About\u2014Incontinence and Undiagnosed Pain<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The myth that urinary incontinence is a normal part of aging is still widespread. Many women keep their difficulties to themselves\u2014whether out of embarrassment or because they believe there is nothing that can be done about it. <\/span><\/p>

“As we age, estrogen levels drop, metabolic activity decreases, and the pelvic floor muscles weaken. This is precisely what can cause urinary incontinence or pain,”<\/span><\/em> explains physical therapist <\/span>Katar\u00edna Hanuliakov\u00e1, MSc.<\/span> from the <\/span>IntimFyzio<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why does urinary incontinence occur after age 40?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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