Experiencing incontinence as a female athlete
While it isn’t the biggest discussed topic within the female health realm, it is certainly more prevalent than you’d expect, especially in elite athletes. Incontinence is known as a condition that causes leakage of urine or stool, often unintentionally.
While it can be caused by an array of things, the prominence of incontinence in female athletes is often due to the high impact of exercise. In fact, research demonstrates that a mere 5.56% of those engaging in low impact sport experienced continence problems in comparison to 80% of those who perform high impact activities such as trampolining.
Aside from hindering athletic pursuits, it can also be extremely embarrassing and impact one’s quality of life.
If you’re experiencing incontinence, we encourage you to seek medical advice.
When should I seek medical advice about incontinence?
If you have concerns about incontinence impacting your life and athletic performance, we encourage you to get in touch with us. We have a network of specialised General Practitioners, gynaecologists and fertility specialists across Australia who will be more than happy to speak with you and discuss your individual circumstances.
With over 50 dedicated specialists across 70 consulting locations throughout the country, our friendly staff can help you choose the right medical professional to guide you and help you achieve your sporting goals. Contact us now.
