The most common bladder issues women face during and after menopause are:
- Stress incontinence. You might lose a few drops of urine when you’re coughing, sneezing, or laughing. Or you might notice leaking when you’re lifting something heavy or doing something that puts pressure on your bladder.
- Urge incontinence. The need to pee comes on fast and unexpectedly. You might not make it to a bathroom in time. This is sometimes called an “irritable” or “overactive” bladder.
- Nocturia. Some women wake up several times in the middle of the night with an urge to pee.
- Painful urination. After menopause, women are more likely to have urinary tract infections (UTIs). They can give you a burning sensation while peeing.