Carefree at last: effective treatments for urinary incontinence
Find out which urinary incontinence treatments strengthen the muscles involved in bladder control.
Katharina Heilen · 13 October 2025
Let us be honest: urinary incontinence is a subject that hardly anyone likes to talk about. But do you know what? You are not alone! Millions of people know the uncomfortable feeling of suddenly leaking a few drops when laughing, coughing or exercising. That is no reason to hide! Find out which urinary incontinence treatments strengthen the muscles involved in bladder control.
What exactly is incontinence?
Incontinence refers to difficulty controlling the retention of urine (or stool). Depending on the type and cause, involuntary urine leakage may occur in certain situations, e.g. when coughing, laughing, lifting heavy objects or very suddenly with a strong urge to urinate.
How does incontinence develop?
Incontinence occurs when the finely tuned interaction between the pelvic floor muscles, bladder, sphincter muscles and nervous system becomes unbalanced. The reasons for this can vary greatly; here is an overview of possible causes:
1. Weakened pelvic floor
The pelvic floor plays a central role in continence. If this group of muscles loses tone, it can no longer support the bladder adequately. This can lead to what is known as stress incontinence, where unintentional urine leakage occurs, e.g. when sneezing or laughing [1]. But do not worry! In this case, MyPelvi pelvic floor training may be the optimal solution. Thanks to the MyPelvi chair and its state-of-the-art magnetic wave technology, your pelvic floor muscles can be strengthened as part of a urinary incontinence treatment plan tailored specifically to you:
2. Changes caused by pregnancy and childbirth
Your pelvic floor is placed under considerable strain during pregnancy. Hormonal changes make the tissue softer and more elastic. During childbirth, the pelvic floor structures or nerves may also be overstretched or even injured. This can affect your bladder control. In these cases too, pelvic floor training with MyPelvi around 6 months after giving birth, or as a preventive measure before pregnancy, can strengthen your pelvic floor and thereby improve your well-being.
3. Hormonal changes (e.g. during menopause)
A declining oestrogen level can cause the mucous membranes in the urogenital tract to become thinner and more sensitive. This can intensify the sensation of urinary urgency and impair sphincter function. The hormonal change and your body's natural ageing process can also weaken your muscles in general. MyPelvi pelvic floor training can strengthen the muscles responsible for control.
4. Overactive bladder
For so-called urge incontinence (also known as overactive bladder), the bladder frequently signals a need to urinate suddenly, even when it is not fully filled. The cause often lies in an overactive bladder muscle or a disruption in nerve signal transmission. MyPelvi’s pelvic floor training strengthens these neural connections and can help balance the bladder muscle, leading to improved muscle tone and a sense of relaxation.
5. Neurological conditions
Conditions such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, or a stroke, can impair the nerve pathways responsible for bladder control. This may prevent signals from being transmitted properly between the brain, bladder and pelvic floor, causing you to experience symptoms of incontinence.
6. Surgeries or injuries in the pelvic area
Procedures involving, for example, the prostate, bowel or uterus can damage or alter structures that are important for controlling urine flow. Accidents or trauma in the pelvic area can also play a role in bladder control. We recommend seeking medical advice or consulting MyPelvi's pelvic floor experts for an individual assessment.
7. Being overweight
Did you know that excess weight places permanently increased pressure on the pelvic floor, which can overload the muscles and weaken their support function? This can also lead to incontinence.
8. Chronic constipation or constant straining
Anyone who regularly has to strain hard, for example due to chronic constipation, places long-term strain on the pelvic floor. This can also have a negative effect on continence.
Incontinence can have many causes: physical, hormonal, neurological or mechanical. But don't worry! There are many ways to provide support, such as targeted pelvic floor training as a form of urinary incontinence therapy:
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Gentle power: pelvic floor training on the MyPelvi pelvic floor chair
Pelvic floor training doesn't have to be strenuous or uncomfortable. Quite the opposite: with MyPelvi's innovative pelvic floor chair, you get a modern, discreet, and everyday-friendly way to activate your pelvic floor muscles in a targeted way. The technology is based on a non-invasive method that gives you intensive muscle stimulation while you simply sit comfortably, with no sweating, no special clothing, and no exercises of your own to do.
Many people find the training pleasant and easy to fit into daily life, since a session usually takes only about 20 minutes and fits well into a busy week. What makes it special: you can stay completely relaxed while your pelvic floor is being activated.
Advantages of the MyPelvi pelvic floor training chair at a glance:
Discreet & comfortable: The training takes place while sitting, with no need to change clothes or exert yourself physically.
Technologically advanced: Targeted muscle stimulation is achieved through electromagnetic impulses, state-of-the-art technology.
Time-saving & flexible: A session takes about 20 minutes and fits easily into everyday life.
Non-invasive & contact-free: No direct skin contact is needed, and you stay fully dressed.
Versatile applications: From supporting postnatal recovery to strengthening body awareness, the training is used in many different ways.
A caring environment: Sessions take place in an atmosphere of trust. Discreet, professional, and with plenty of understanding for sensitive topics.
Whether after childbirth, during menopause, or simply for prevention, pelvic floor training as a way to address urinary incontinence is a topic that concerns many people.
With the MyPelvi pelvic floor chair, you're choosing a gentle, modern, and time-saving form of training that fits well into an active life. No pressure, just a lot of care and attention:
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Do I need medication for my urinary incontinence?
While pelvic floor training can be a useful part of prevention and support in many cases, there are situations in which medical measures may also or alternatively be considered.
Important to know: The decision about medication should always be made on an individual basis and in consultation with healthcare professionals. This is because not every form of incontinence responds to the same measures.
The following situations may indicate a possible need for medical assessment or support with medication:
Severe, sudden episodes of urinary urgency in which you barely manage, or are unable, to reach the toilet (urge incontinence).
Involuntary urine leakage despite regular training, particularly where there are neurological causes.
No noticeable improvement after several weeks or months of targeted training. In this case, a medical examination can help narrow down the causes.
Accompanying conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease or diabetes that can affect bladder function.
Anatomical changes (e.g. due to surgery or uterine prolapse) that require additional therapeutic approaches.
Important: Medicines for incontinence generally act on the nervous system or affect the bladder muscles. Whether and when they are used depends heavily on the individual findings and should always be decided by a doctor.
Checklist: Do I need therapy for my incontinence?
Incontinence can have many causes, whether physical, hormonal or stress-related. Some complaints disappear on their own or improve through targeted pelvic floor training. In other cases, medical or therapeutic support may be useful. This checklist gives you some initial indications of whether you should have your symptoms assessed by a doctor:
You regularly leak urine unintentionally, for example when coughing, laughing, sneezing or lifting.
You frequently experience a sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to control, even when your bladder is not full.
You feel that you are never able to empty your bladder completely.
You wake up several times at night to go to the toilet even though you drink little during the day.
You feel uncertain in everyday life or avoid situations for fear of “accidents”.
You have noticed changes in urination after giving birth, surgery or during the menopause.
You have already tried pelvic floor training but have not noticed any improvement.
You experience skin irritation in the intimate area due to frequent moisture or wearing pads.
You feel that the complaints are restricting your quality of life.
If you can answer “Yes” to several of these points, it is advisable to seek a medical or therapeutic assessment. Many people hesitate to talk about incontinence, yet it is a widespread issue for which discreet and effective solutions are available. Your well-being deserves attention!
When does pelvic floor training make sense?
The pelvic floor plays a central role in our physical well-being, not only once complaints arise. Pelvic floor therapy can provide support in many phases of life and situations, whether for prevention, stabilisation or existing limitations. Exactly when such therapy is appropriate depends on various factors and is best clarified individually in a consultation with a specialist. Nevertheless, there are typical life situations and signs in which targeted pelvic floor training may be recommended:
Before and after pregnancy, to strengthen or rebuild the pelvic floor muscles.
Signs of unintentional urine leakage, such as when coughing, laughing or exercising.
A feeling of fullness or downward pressure, which may indicate a weakened pelvic floor.
Prolonged sitting, lack of movement or excess weight, as these factors can place strain on the pelvic floor.
During the menopause, when the tissue changes due to hormones and support may be useful.
After operations in the pelvic area, such as for prolapse or gynaecological procedures.
Uncertainty in body awareness or a desire for prevention, for example before pregnancy. Even without specific complaints, strengthening the pelvic floor can be useful
You do not have to wait until “nothing works any more”. Pelvic floor training can also be preventive, strengthening and awareness-building. An active step towards greater stability, self-awareness and quality of life. Discreet, individual and entirely without taboos.
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Conclusion: Address urinary incontinence now
Urinary incontinence is not a fate you have to accept, but an issue you can actively address with urinary incontinence therapy. With pelvic floor training such as MyPelvi's, you lay the foundation for strengthening the weakened area and gaining greater control. No matter how serious your problem may seem right now, there are solutions that genuinely help.
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