If You Had a Hysterectomy or are Post-menopausal, You Could be at Risk
After menopause or a hysterectomy that includes ovary removal, levels of the female hormone estrogen drop significantly. In addition to its role in monthly periods and pregnancy, estrogen helps keep the vaginal tissue healthy, which also helps keep the bladder and the urethra healthy. A lack of estrogen may cause the pelvic muscles responsible for bladder control to weaken, resulting in urinary incontinence. It may also make the bladder more irritable, contributing to urgency and urge incontinence.
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