WHAT IS MENOPAUSE?
Menopause is a series of changes that are part of a natural biological process and include hormonal, physical and psychosocial changes.
Oestrogen is the female hormone that controls how your body matures and changes. During menopause the amount of oestrogen in the body begins to decline and the tissues that line the vagina and urethra become drier, thinner and less elastic.
This decreased lubrication means you may experience burning or itching as well as an increased risk of infections of the urinary tract or vagina. It can also weaken the bladder control muscles.
Weight gain and decreased physical activity can also contribute to increased bladder control problems at this time.