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Incontinence affects majority of middle-aged women, Aeroflow study finds

Incontinence affects majority of middle-aged women, Aeroflow study finds

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Almost 72% of women between ages 40-64 have experienced bladder control or leakage issues, according to a survey sponsored by Aeroflow Healthcare. About 65% say they experience bladder leakage at least once a month and 25% say it's a daily occurrence. Other findings: More than half of women say incontinence affects their daily lives and activities, including work, education and exercise. Additionally, more than half of women say they have not visited a health care provider after experiencing loss of bladder control, and 37% say they did not seek treatment because they did not think it was a big deal. "Incontinence shouldn't be embarrassing, but it all starts with health care providers educating patients on the symptoms, how common this issue is and how to address it,” said Aleece Fosnight, PA-C and medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology. “We hope this study raises awareness around the prevalence of incontinence in all women and how important it is for us to start having meaningful conversations on the topic to, ultimately, drive earlier detection and treatment for patients." A third party polled more than 1,000 women aged 40 to 64 living in the United States to conduct the survey.

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