Don’t Let Bladder Leaks Dampen Your Holiday Spirit

At North Atlanta OB/GYN, our skilled providers guide women through intimate health issues with compassion and expertise. Whether you’re dealing with occasional dribbles when you sneeze or feeling like you always need to run to the restroom, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to accept it as part of life.

Urinary incontinence affects nearly 80 million women across the United States — that’s 63% — especially through life changes like pregnancy, hormonal shifts, and aging. 

The good news is that there are effective treatments for the various types of bladder leaks, so you can keep enjoying family gatherings, work events, and holiday nights out without worrying.

Know the types and causes of urinary incontinence

There are a few common forms of bladder leaks, and knowing which one you’re experiencing is the first step toward the right solution.

Stress incontinence

Stress incontinence occurs when physical pressure on your bladder (from coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting) causes urine to leak. It often happens after childbirth or menopause when pelvic floor muscles or support structures weaken.

Urgency incontinence

Urgency incontinence (overactive bladder) involves a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by leakage before you reach the restroom. It may stem from nerve-muscle miscommunication, bladder irritation, or hormonal changes.

Mixed incontinence

Mixed incontinence is a combination of stress and urgency symptoms. It’s pretty common and often requires a multimodal approach. Causes can include weakened pelvic floor, prior surgeries, childbirth trauma, hormonal changes, medications, neurological conditions, or structural changes in the bladder or urethra.

At North Atlanta OB/GYN, our urogynecology specialists evaluate your history, exam findings, and diagnostic tests to determine the type and cause of your condition so we can tailor the treatment plan specifically for you.

How you can enjoy the holidays with confidence

It’s the season of celebration and you’ve got a long to-do list. The last thing you need is to worry whether you’ll leak when you laugh, cough, or rush to the buffet line. Here’s how we help make that possible:

1. Personalized evaluation and pelvic-floor strengthening

We perform a detailed evaluation of your bladder habits and pelvic floor strength. A supervised pelvic-floor program often makes a big difference in reducing stress incontinence, building strength, and restoring control.

2. Specific therapies for overactive bladder or urgency leakage

If you’re dealing with urgency or mixed symptoms, we offer treatments like bladder-training programs, medications, or minimally invasive procedures, all aimed at reducing those sudden leaks and giving you peace of mind.

3. Advanced solutions, including vaginal revitalization

Our practice also offers vaginal revitalization treatments and procedures, such as the MonaLisa Touch®, to improve vaginal and urethral tissue strength, elasticity, and comfort, which can help reduce leak risk and enhance your quality of life.

4. Holiday-ready plan

We work with you to adjust fluid intake, bladder training, pelvic floor routines, and activity timing, so you can plan for parties, travel, and festive moments with less stress.

You don’t have to sit out the fun

Bladder leaks don’t have to keep you off the dance floor, away from hugging loved ones, or worried about laughing too hard. At North Atlanta OB/GYN, our team is here for you with expertise, discretion, and a plan that’s made for your life, not just your symptoms.

Ready to reclaim your confidence? Call our offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, or Marietta, Georgia, or request an appointment online today to talk with one of our urogynecology specialists. Let’s help you move through the holidays — and beyond — with strength, comfort, and joy.