Understanding more about their health can help women* to feel supported, informed and confident at every stage of life.
Whether during pregnancy, after childbirth, through perimenopause (the transition phase that leads to menopause) or when managing conditions such as prolapse and urgency, learning more about bladder and bowel control health empowers women to take control, helping them to do the things they enjoy.
Pregnancy and childbirth
Caring for your pelvic floor before, during and after pregnancy can help reduce the risk of incontinence.
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse can lead to changes in bladder control but can be prevented, managed and treated with support.
Menopause
Changes to the body during menopause can affect continence. Explore ways to manage bladder and bowel control and find support.
Almost 4 in 10 women in Australia experience incontinence, with many noticing changes after childbirth and during menopause.
For most women, simple actions such as doing pelvic floor exercises, eating well and exercising safely to protect their pelvic floor, can help prevent incontinence, manage symptoms and improve health and wellbeing.
* References to ‘women’ or ‘men’ include anyone with similar health needs, regardless of sex at birth or gender identity. Read our Gender inclusivity statement.
