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Barbara had always enjoyed an active lifestyle – hiking, working full-time and spending time laughing with friends and family. But when she reached her 50s, her active lifestyle became more of a burden than a joy. Urinary incontinence – or loss of bladder control that can lead to leakage – forced her to give up hiking (not enough restrooms) and curtail time spent with friends (all of that laughing meant certain wetness). She would even avoid drinking during the workday to keep her bladder under control. When her husband encouraged her to see a doctor, she declined. "It's just a natural part of aging," she replied. "I just have to learn to live with it." Read More  |
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