Can losing weight help with urinary leakage?

It can help some people, particularly with leakage related to pressure on the bladder, but it is not a guaranteed fix. Weight is one possible contributor among several. You should not have to postpone discussing leakage until you reach a particular number on the scale. At MedFIT, weight management and pelvic-floor concerns can be considered together without assuming that one treatment will solve both. The right next step depends on what is causing the leakage and what is practical for you. Next: Tell Valerie whether leakage is limiting activity or making weight-management efforts harder. Clinical reference: NIDDK.