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Urgency to urinate: Why it occurs and how you can treat it effectively

Suddenly and often feeling a strong need to pee is an experience many women recognize. This intense feeling, which can make it difficult to hold it and sometimes lead to accidental urine leakage, is called urinary urgency or urge incontinence. Maybe you've stood there in the middle of the night wondering if you should consider moving permanently to the bathroom? You are not alone ❤️

Many women experience this intrusive feeling, which can sometimes make it feel like you are trapped in your own body. But don't worry, there are solutions! Our studies show that VagiVital AktivGel can not only help reduce these urinary urgencies, but we also have plenty of happy reviews from women who have finally been able to sleep through the night without their bladder sabotaging their sleep. But why do these sudden urges occur and what can you do to treat them?

FIVE COMMON CAUSES OF URINARY URGENCY
Urinary urgency can arise for various reasons and sometimes it is a combination of several factors working together. Here is a closer look at five of the most common causes of this problem:

1. Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Have you ever felt like you just have to pee, even though you just went to the bathroom? Then you may have experienced what is called an overactive bladder. Overactive bladder means that the muscles in the urinary bladder contract involuntarily, even when the bladder is not full. This creates a strong and sudden urge to urinate, often with little or no warning.

The causes behind an overactive bladder can be many, ranging from aging to neurological problems that affect how the nerves communicate with the bladder. Stress and anxiety can also play a role, making your bladder react more sensitively than usual. Many women experience these symptoms without any clear cause, which can make it even more frustrating.

2. Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
If you have ever had a urinary tract infection, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Besides pain and a burning sensation when you urinate, a UTI can also cause frequent and intense urges. This is because the infection irritates the lining of the bladder and urethra, leading to inflammation. This irritation causes your body to react by signaling that it's time to empty the bladder, even if there isn't much urine to get rid of.

Even after the infection has been treated with antibiotics, it can take a while before these symptoms completely disappear, which can leave you with a feeling that you still need to run to the bathroom all the time.

3. Hormonal changes
Women approaching or having gone through menopause often notice changes in their urinary habits. Decreased levels of estrogen affect not only mood and energy levels but also the mucous membranes in the genital area. These membranes can become thinner and drier, making them more susceptible to irritation.

When the mucous membranes in the urethra and bladder are drier and more sensitive, it can lead to increased frequency of urinary urgency. This is a natural part of aging, but it can be an unpleasant change that affects your daily life.

4. Neurological conditions
For some women, urinary urgency may be linked to underlying neurological conditions. If the nerve pathways controlling the bladder are damaged or function abnormally, it can lead to problems with bladder control. Conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or a previous stroke can affect how the brain communicates with the bladder.

When the nerves do not function properly, the bladder can send false signals to the brain that it is full, even when it is not. This leads to frequent urges and sometimes difficulty holding on, which can be both frustrating and detrimental to your quality of life.

5. Lifestyle factors

Your diet and drinking habits can also play a big role in how often and how strongly you feel the need to urinate. Caffeine, found in coffee, tea, and some soft drinks, acts as a diuretic, which means it increases urine production and can therefore lead to more frequent bathroom visits.

Alcohol works in a similar way and can irritate the bladder, which can worsen symptoms of urinary urgency. Strongly spiced food and carbonated drinks can also be problematic, especially if you are already sensitive to these types of stimuli. Being aware of what you eat and drink can help you identify which foods and drinks trigger your symptoms and thus give you better control over the situation.

RESEARCH ON TREATMENT OF URINARY URGENCY

When it comes to treating urinary urgency, it is important to understand that different strategies may work for different people, depending on the cause of the symptoms.

🌸 Behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes: Research has shown that behavioral therapy, such as bladder training and changes in fluid intake, can be effective in reducing the frequency of urges. Bladder training means learning to hold on longer and gradually increasing the time between bathroom visits.

🌸 Medical treatment: If lifestyle changes and behavioral therapy do not provide sufficient relief, medications that reduce bladder muscle activity may be prescribed. These medications can help control involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle.

🌸 Local hormone-free treatments: For women experiencing urge incontinence due to dry and sensitive mucous membranes in the genital area, research has shown that local hormone-free gels such as VagiVital AktivGel can be an effective alternative 🙌

🌸 Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy, including pelvic floor training, can strengthen the muscles that support the bladder and urethra, which can reduce the frequency of urges and improve bladder control.

🌸 Surgery: In more severe cases, where other treatments have not been effective, surgical procedures may be considered. These procedures often aim to improve support for the bladder and urethra to reduce urge symptoms.

VAGIVITAL AKTIVGEL AND URGE INCONTINENCE: A NATURAL SOLUTION
For women suffering from urge incontinence, especially when linked to hormonal changes, VagiVital AktivGel has proven to be both an effective and natural alternative. By moisturizing and strengthening the mucous membranes in the genital area, AktivGel helps reduce irritation and relieve symptoms of urge incontinence.

A study published in the International Urogynecology Journal (2020) showed that VagiVital AktivGel, a hormone-free gel that moisturizes and strengthens the mucous membranes, provides significant improvements. Women who used AktivGel daily for 90 days experienced a noticeable reduction in their urge incontinence. The gel's moisturizing and protective properties helped strengthen the mucous membranes and restore balance in the genital area, which in turn reduced sudden urges 🙌

Our recommendation is based on extensive research and clinical studies at Swedish university hospitals, which show that a daily application of 1 ml AktivGel over a period of 90 days (equivalent to three tubes) provides the best results for first-time users. To make it easier for you to follow this program, we offer a 3-pack of AktivGel with a 10% discount, so you can give your vaginal mucous membranes the time they need to recover ❤️

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Urge incontinence is a common problem experienced by many women, especially as they get older. In fact, as many as 10–20% of women may have symptoms of urge incontinence, and it becomes even more common after menopause. For women over 60 years old, as many as one third or more may be affected by this condition. If you recognize these symptoms, you are not alone – but help is available ❤️

Take care of yourself & Stay Pussytive ❤️

/Fanny Falkman Grinndal
Business Manager Nordics
Peptonic Medical AB
fanny.falkman-grinndal@peptonicmedical.se