“Stress incontinence is the most common form of incontinence in women…”

The Causes
Stress Incontinence is often caused by physical changes resulting from pregnancy, childbirth, and the menopause. It is the most common form of incontinence in women but thanks to products like Incostress, is entirely treatable.

The Biology
Stress incontinence is usually caused by changes to the urethra, which is the tube which passes urine out from the bladder. It normally maintains a tight seal to prevent involuntary loss of urine and is helped by the pelvic floor muscles which support the bladder. If these muscles weaken, your bladder can move downward, pushing slightly out of the bottom of the pelvis toward the vagina.

The Triggers
For women with stress urinary incontinence, a weakened pelvic muscle floor or a defect in the urethra means the body is unable to support the urethra in its correct position. This prevents muscles that ordinarily force the urethra shut from squeezing as tightly as they should. As a result, urine can leak into the urethra during moments of physical stress such as coughing, laughing, sneezing or other movements.

Other Causes
Stress incontinence can also occur if the muscles that do the squeezing weaken. The problem is especially noticeable when you let your bladder get too full and can worsen during the week before your menstrual period.

Incostress
The Incostress is worn internally like a tampon. IncoStress is made from medical grade silicone and works by supporting and placing gentle pressure against the urethra from the vagina. Incostress allows the bladder to be supported into its natural anatomical position and can be worn night and day. The unique shape of Incostress enables the pelvic floor muscles to work naturally, which could improve the strength and tone when used regularly.