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The perineum is a muscle that is located on the lower part of the pelvis. It helps support the lower digestive tract, urinary tract as well as genital. That's why it's essential to take care of it throughout his life. Yet, we often neglect and the events of life malmersing it in many ways, especially when one is a woman. Indeed, sport, pregnancy or giving births can weaken perineum. It is common for women who have come to give birth suffer from urinary leaks, it's incontinence in effort.

The perineum is not always the only head of urinary leaks

Urinary incontinence by urganing is a bladder disease that is characterized by uncontrolled contraction of the bladder. If it is coupled with a perineum weakening, we are talking about mixed incontinence. Mixed incontinence is the most common cause of urinary leaks, it mainly affects elderly women.

I suffer from urinary leaks: what to do?

If you suffer from unintentional losses of urine apart from the urination, the ideal is to make an appointment with your doctor to take stock. In the first place, it is likely that you prescribe a perineal rehabilitation with a midwife or a physiotherapist.

If you have come to give birth, 10 perineal rehabilitation sessions fully reimbursed by social security will be prescribed. If you are menopausal, or if you approach menopause, your doctor may prescribe local treatments to estrogen.

When non-invasive treatments are ineffective, your doctor may orientate you to surgery. The laying of strips under the urethra strengthens the support of the pelvic floor.

Whatever the prognosis of your doctor, waiting for the treatment chosen to be effective. It is important that you feel comfortable and do not be inconvenient by the feeling of moisture.

The Washable hygienic towels can absorb urine losses. On the other hand, they make it possible not to feel the feeling of moisture thanks to their micropolar coating that ensures a dry effect. When you are not at home, you can store your reusable intimate protections in a waterproof pocket : Discrete, they will slip into your handbag and effectively protect your humidity and odors.

How to avoid urinary leaks?

The best weapon against urinary leaks is to preserve its perineum so that it retains all its elasticity, from the younger age while keeping a good hygiene of life and a balanced diet! Indeed, there are more frequent urinary leaks in overweight people, constipated, or who consume tobacco.

In addition, some sports, such as running, step or basketball are particularly violent towards the perineum. They are therefore to prohibit if you suffer from urinary leaks. In addition, intensive sport will tend to experience your pelvic floor. That's why even if you do not suffer any incontinence.

It is important to adopt an adapted posture by tilting your pool when you play sports. If you work your abdominals, which can be particularly difficult for the pelvic floor, you have to take your perineum, while returning your belly.

In addition, be sure to locate your perineum when you lift heavy loads or when you cough. Finally, it is important to become aware of its perineum and make it work with small exercises on a daily basis.

Why do I suffer from incontinence since my pregnancy?

The increase in the size and weight of the abdomen feel the perineum by making it extra pressure.

It is estimated that near a woman in two suffers from incontinence at the end of her pregnancy. To limit the pressure exerted on perineum, a reasonable weight gain is recommended during pregnancy. Childbirth is also traumatic for perineum.

The muscles and nerves are likely to distend, especially in the case of long or instrumental delivery.

For all these reasons, it is recommended to start the rehabilitation of its perineum 10 weeks after the birth of his child. In the meantime, to live as comfortably as possible, you can opt for SLIPS Protèges or washable hygienic towels, which will avoid leaks and reduce the feeling of moisture.

The signs indicating that your perineum is distended

You may not suffer from urinary leaks after the birth of your child, but they occur months, see years later. To prevent possible incontinence problems, we invite you to be vigilant to the following signs:

• You feel a gravity at your pool, as when you were pregnant
• You can feel an embarrassment, always at the basin, when you walk.
• Your menstrual cut or your buffer is no longer properly maintained.

If you present one of these symptoms, we advise you to talk to your doctor or midwife.

How to take care of my perineum during my pregnancy and my delivery?

The pregnancy first, then the delivery then, solicit the perineum enormously. To facilitate the passage of baby during delivery and avoid tears, it is recommended to make massages of its perineum with a massage oil From the 8th month of pregnancy, until delivery.

The massage lasts between 3 and 5 minutes a day. Be aware, however, that perineal massage is not recommended if you have painful contractions before 37 weeks of amenorrhea. Birth preparation sessions can also help you preserve your perineum. By being more relaxed, breathing better and pushing more efficiently during the thrust.

You will seek less your perineum and reduce the risk of using episiotomy. In addition, choosing a physiological delivery posture (on the side, squatting or four legs etc.) will limit the risk of tears.