Millions of women experience urinary or fecal incontinence—but many suffer in silence. In this episode of Monday Health Minutes, Melanie Shafer sits down with Valley Health OB-GYN Dr. Steven Brumfield to discuss causes, treatment options, and when to seek help.
Learn about:
- The difference between stress and urge incontinence
- Common causes like childbirth, aging, and lifestyle factors
- Non-surgical treatments including pelvic floor therapy
- Minimally invasive surgical options with high success rates
- What fecal incontinence is and how it’s treated
- Why you shouldn’t be embarrassed to talk to your doctor
If incontinence is affecting your quality of life, help is available—and effective.