NainCC
Can anyone tell me how long they took to see improvement from doing pelvic floor exercises? I was referred to the local women's physio department and have been using the Squeezy app for about 9 months, doing the exercises pretty faithfully. I'd hoped to get results by now but can't say there's much difference.
I also wonder whether pelvic floor exercises work for everyone. Most information suggests that incontinence is not “normal” and can be dealt with by the exercises. However, the widespread availability and advertising of Tena and similar products would suggest that the problem is very common.
My own experience started over 20 years ago when I mentioned issue to GP and was referred to physiotherapist. I had weekly sessions for about 6 weeks with the aid of electronic device. Helped a bit, but not cured. I did the exercises as often as I remembered, but more recently GP referred me to gynaecologist. That resulted in a variety of tests, confirming that it was stress incontinence, and another physiotherapy appointment. This physio gave me the electronic gadget to use at home. Again, there seemed to be a slight improvement but not a complete cure. I then bought the electronic pelvic stimulator and persisted with twice daily sessions for about 3 months, as well as doing the exercises in between.
I gave up after that and just use the pads! The Aldi ones are pretty good. Sometimes I think I’ve improved but then get a cold and the coughing seems to undo any progress?