EverCalm: Your Menopause, Reclaimed

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Bladder Health & Menopause: Protecting Energy, Sleep and Confidence at Work

January 7, 2026

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Dr Raymond Kan

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Urologist

Overactive Bladder, UTIs and Menopause

In this episode, Hong Kong urologist Dr Raymond Kan explains what happens when falling estrogen, pelvic changes and stress combine to trigger overactive bladder, incontinence and recurrent urinary tract infections in perimenopause and menopause. He breaks down how the bladder and brain communicate, why menopause can make the system go “haywire,” and what women can do at home to ease symptoms. Dr Kan also shares practical pelvic floor exercises, fluid and caffeine strategies, and when local estrogen or medication can safely help..

In this episode, we cover

  • How low estrogen and pelvic changes drive overactive bladder.
  • Why stress and anxiety can worsen urinary urgency and frequency.
  • Simple lifestyle tweaks: fluids, caffeine and timing.
  • Pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises for stress incontinence.
  • When vaginal estrogen and medication may be appropriate.

Dr Raymond Kan

Urologist

Dr Raymond Kan is a Hong Kong urologist specialising in bladder and genitourinary symptoms in midlife women, with a focus on perimenopause and menopause.

Resources mentioned

Overactive Bladder Explained

Symptoms, triggers and daily impact of urgency and frequency.

Pelvic Floor Exercise Tips

How to practice Kegel‑type exercises for better bladder support.

Recurrent UTIs: What to Know

Why infections recur and when to seek urology review.

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