Urinary incontinence isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a real health issue that affects 50–60% of postmenopausal women. If you’re dealing with leaks, you’re far from alone. The good news is, there are options that can help. Learn more at nafc.org/we-count
If you’re struggling with symptoms or Incontinence – the urgent need to pee, leaking when you laugh or sneeze, nighttime urgency and more – you know better than anyone just how difficult it can be to live with a bladder condition.
Take comfort knowing that you’re not alone – millions and millions of other women are going through the same thing right now. And while the statistics about incontinence may be startling, it’s even more important to remember that those numbers represent real, everyday people just like you.
That’s why we created the We Count campaign, to show that while we can sum up the raw data, we should never forget the faces behind the figures. That’s because incontinence isn’t simply inconvenient – it can be truly life altering. Along with the physical symptoms you experience, the emotional ones can just as overwhelming. And it’s not something that will get better on its own, either – in fact, when left untreated, incontinence will only get worse.
The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Incontinence is treatable, and you’re in the right place to get the facts about leaks, learn what you can do to address your symptoms, and find the motivation to overcome the fears that might be keeping you from getting the help you deserve.