What Is Urinary Incontinence and How Common Is It in Women?
Urinary incontinence — the involuntary leakage of urine — is one of the most common yet underreported women's health issues worldwide. It can range from a small leak when you sneeze or laugh, to a sudden, overwhelming urge to urinate that is impossible to control in time. Women are twice as likely as men to experience urinary incontinence, largely due to the anatomical differences of the female pelvis, the physical demands of pregnancy and childbirth, and hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. Despite how widespread it is, many women silently endure the condition for years, assuming it is simply an inevitable part of ageing — when in fact, treatment options are available.
Understanding the Types: Stress, Urge & Mixed Incontinence
The two most common forms are stress urinary incontinence (SUI) — leakage triggered by physical pressure such as coughing, sneezing, jumping, or laughing — and urge urinary incontinence (UUI), also known as overactive bladder, where an intense, sudden urge to urinate strikes without warning. Many women experience a combination of both, known as mixed incontinence. The root causes vary but most commonly include weakened pelvic floor muscles from vaginal childbirth, reduced estrogen levels during menopause that thin and weaken urethral tissues, excess body weight placing added pressure on the bladder, and chronic constipation or high-impact exercise patterns. Identifying the type of incontinence is essential, as it directly guides the most appropriate treatment pathway.
Non-Surgical Treatment at THE FIT CLINIC Bangkok
At THE FIT CLINIC, our urogynecology specialists offer a range of safe, non-surgical solutions tailored to each woman's condition. the magnetic chair® — our electromagnetic pelvic floor chair — delivers over many supramaximal muscle contractions per 28-minute session, effectively retraining the pelvic floor without any needles, incisions, or downtime. Patients remain fully clothed throughout. For women who also have vaginal tissue thinning or dryness, MonaLisa Touch® CO2 laser therapy can be added for those tissue symptoms; it is not a first-line treatment for incontinence. Our doctors also provide guided pelvic floor rehabilitation programmes, lifestyle modification counselling, and bladder training techniques, creating a comprehensive, personalised treatment plan for each patient.
You Deserve to Live Without Limitations
Urinary incontinence is not something you simply have to accept. Modern, non-invasive treatments can significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms, restoring your confidence and quality of life. THE FIT CLINIC is located on the 8th floor of EM Tower EMSPHERE, Sukhumvit, Bangkok — welcoming both Thai and international patients in a private, compassionate setting. Book your consultation today at bkkgyne@gmail.com or reach us via LINE @THEFITBKK.