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Frequent bladder infections, incontinence and voiding dysfunction are more common than expected. Up to 20% of women suffer from some form of urinary incontinence after giving birth and this rate increases with age. A distinction is usually made between the two main forms, stress incontinence, in which urine is released spontaneously during physical exertion, such as laughing, sneezing or jumping, and urge incontinence, in which those affected feel a strong urge to urinate but do not make it to the toilet in time. Urinary incontinence can also occur in the case of bladder emptying disorders, where the bladder is no longer emptied completely, which can lead to repeated urinary tract infections.

At the Bladder and Pelvic Floor Centre at Bethesda Hospital, the specialists work with a great deal of empathy. The interdisciplinary team from the fields of gynaecology, urology, surgery, gastroenterology, radiology and physiotherapy work hand in hand to offer the best possible individual solution. Urotherapist Lisa Regnat plays an important role in this. The medical practice assistant with additional training supports the head physician Dr Jörg Humburg in the consultation hours and advises those affected.
"I look after the patients in a psychological and supportive way, which also relieves the patients." The aim is often to offer solutions for incontinence. There are various options for this. For example, there is a range of aids available that support the urethra or can be used in cases of bladder prolapse.
"The choice of the right pessary must be discussed during consultations in order to achieve the desired effect," emphasises Regnat. The consultation often also involves treating the skin problems caused by the urine.

Regaining quality of life

Katharina Maurer (name changed) knows a thing or two about when her bladder no longer works properly. the 78-year-old suffered from incontinence for years. After a thorough examination in a respectful atmosphere at Bethesda Hospital's Bladder and Pelvic Floor Centre, she learned that she had a bladder voiding disorder. As there was always some urine left behind, the otherwise fit senior citizen had
had many urinary tract infections and was severely impaired in her everyday life as a result. During a course with the urotherapist, she learned how to catheterise herself. "She now does this once a day and can empty her bladder completely. It's a good thing to learn and with routine it becomes a ritual like brushing your teeth," says Regnat. Since then, the incontinence and infections have almost completely disappeared. "I'm very happy to have got this problem under control. I now lead a completely new life and can also travel again," reports Mrs Maurer with relief.
Most sufferers are still ashamed of their bladder problems and therefore don't dare to talk about them. But it turns out that if you get checked out in good time, you have a good chance of finding a solution to your bladder weakness
Solution to bladder weakness and a noticeable return to quality of life.