8. Incontinence
With the onset of menopause, women become increasingly susceptible to incontinence. Estrogenic action is heavily involved in the integrity of the tissues that surround the bladder, so when estrogen levels drop an immediate weakening of the muscles along the pelvic floor occurs.
Urinary incontinence is an extremely distressing condition and can be cause for significant embarrassment and shame since it has the potential to hinder work, social, and sexual life.