Women should not accept incontinence as normal

Seána Ryle, senior physiotherapist at Cork University Maternity Hospital, says there are many steps women can take to counter incontinence. She talks to Helen Kelleher

If you're suffering from incontinence, talking to your GP or health advisor is always the best first step — if nothing else, you need to rule out causes like prolapse, fibroids or more sinister issues.

Incontinence, particularly after childbirth, is a huge problem and as Seána Ryle, senior physiotherapist in women’s health at Cork University Maternity hospital (CUMH) and mother of three explains, women shouldn’t have to put up with it.