3 Ways to Naturally Treat Incontinence After a Hysterectomy

IMPROVE BLADDER CONTROL AFTER A HYSTERECTOMY WITH ALL-NATURAL METHODS

Incontinence is common after a hysterectomy. During surgery, the pelvic floor muscles and nerves are damaged, causing bladder control problems. (1) Fortunately, there are steps you can take following surgery to slowly regain bladder control.

Hysterectomies and Bladder Control

Pelvic floor muscles and nerves support the bladder and play a central role in bladder control. When these muscles and nerves are injured, you might notice symptoms or urinary incontinence (UI). (1) These can include any of the following symptoms:

Leaking when you sneeze, cough, or pick up something heavy
Frequent urination during the day
Waking up to use the bathroom multiple times at night
An inability to hold it in before making it to the bathroom

The key to improving these symptoms is to reverse the damage caused to your muscles and nerves. For many women, it’s possible to do this naturally. Here’s how.

Pelvic Floor Exercise

Pelvic floor exercise is the main natural treatment for bladder control problems after a hysterectomy. (1) These exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles so you can hold your bladder for longer and avoid urinary leaks.

We’ve written a step-by-step guide to pelvic floor exercises.

Acupuncture

In a clinical study investigating the effects of acupuncture after radical hysterectomies, researchers found that participants in the acupuncture group experienced better bladder function than those in the control group. (2)

The participants in the acupuncture group started acupuncture on the sixth day after surgery and were treated for five consecutive days. These women showed superior bladder control to the women who didn’t receive acupuncture both fifteen and thirty days after the hysterectomy.

Bladder Control Supplements

Many herbs have long been used for bladder health. (3) For instance, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of cranberries for the urinary tract.

BetterWOMAN is a bladder health supplement created for women using both present-day knowledge and that of Traditional Chinese Medicine. By balancing hormones and improving blood circulation, BetterWOMAN helps strengthen the pelvic floor. Users report benefits like reduced leakage, fewer nighttime bathroom trips, and better bladder control.

Final Thoughts

Most women experience new incontinence symptoms following a hysterectomy. Fortunately, there are ways to naturally expedite pelvic floor recovery. Exercises, acupuncture, and bladder health supplements help your nerves and muscles heal. Over a month or two, these natural strategies can help you treat incontinence after a hysterectomy.