New Year, New You: Reclaiming Your Confidence from Urinary Incontinence

Over 63% of women, and at least 11% of men aged 45-64, experience urinary incontinence today. Dedicated board-certified urologist Dr. James Stocks is a urinary incontinence expert with around a decade of specialized experience in helping patients reclaim their lives at Urology Specialists of Cypress in Cypress, Texas. 

Dr. Stocks and our empathetic team truly understand how urinary incontinence can disrupt your daily life, cause terrible embarrassment, and break your confidence.

You don't have to start 2026 feeling this way. These are some of the easy ways to manage urinary incontinence now.

Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles

Have you heard of Kegels? These pelvic floor exercises are up to 90% successful in improving the symptoms of urinary incontinence in women. 

Kegels strengthen the bladder and urethral muscles. They’re easy to do, too. You simply tighten the muscles controlling urination. For example, pretend like you're trying to stop your urine mid-stream. Hold that squeeze for around three seconds, then relax for the same amount of time. 

Repeat 10-15 times, twice a day. Many experts recommend working up to holding the muscles for five seconds at a time. 

Try bladder training

Bladder training can work with and build on Kegels to help you reduce leaks and urinary urgency. Dr. Stocks can recommend a bladder training plan that works for you. 

It usually involves scheduling urination at set times and gradually increasing the time between your bathroom trips.

Track your triggers

Certain habits can trigger urine leaks in people who already struggle with urinary incontinence. Some common culprits are:

• Caffeinated beverages (sodas, coffee, and energy drinks)
• Alcohol
• Spicy foods
• Certain medications
• Constipation

The triggers mentioned here are the ones you can control with some smart choices. Paying close attention to when your urine leaks occur can help you pinpoint these triggers and avoid them.

It's also important to note that other triggers aren't as controllable. For example, people with underlying medical factors like diabetes, enlarged prostate, menopause, and certain neurological disorders may be less able to control their triggers. However, tight management of any condition that contributes to or triggers urinary incontinence can make a big difference.

Some factors, like carrying extra weight, are controllable with dedication. The benefits of losing weight can also go far beyond urinary incontinence relief.

Explore medical and minimally invasive treatments

Lifestyle changes are sometimes enough to reclaim control and confidence. But if they're not, that's okay. That's where Dr. Stocks can step in to create a customized medical treatment plan.

There are many ways to address urinary incontinence symptoms today, from physical therapy to medication and even minimally invasive procedures in the Urology Specialists of Cypress office.

Phone our office at 281‑304‑2521 to book your consultation and learn how you can overcome urinary incontinence in the Katy, Tomball, and Jersey Village, Texas, areas of Cypress.