I have found that after any type of exercising, I need to urinate. It’s really frustrating when I want to go on a long walk, but have to tell DH I need to stay in the neighborhood. Once I had to go so bad, he literally had to run home and get the car and pick me up. I know that our uterus can drop as we age and press on the bladder, but it’s not so bad I would have surgery if that’s it. I had someone tell me you can tell medicine for this also. Does anyone have this and what do you do about it?
You should definitely talk to your doctor about this. It might be common (I know urge incontinence is a thing for middle aged women), but it doesn’t sound like something you should have to put up with. I love to exercise but if I had your symptoms, I’d be on the phone with my doc ASAP. There’s surely medication you can take to help without having to resort to anything drastic like surgery!
Ok, I will call!
One of the things I love about the foreign country I live in is that you can always find a decent public bathroom (thought it is often hard to find a trashcan). I often have to stop once when out on a run. I too would explore mediction options if this were not the case (or no woods, like where I run in Maine during summer). I think I have seen advertising on TV in the past for a medication for urinary urgency).
Come run in my area. Plenty of woods to go pee in. 
As a runner the rule is “any yard but your own!”
FWIW, most of my friends are moms in their late forties and up, and everyone is talking about it in the last few years. My friend who had nine kids recommends Poise.
I have avoided drinking before going out but I think I’ve induced dehydration a couple times on longer trips. I wouldn’t recommend that. I felt awful. I’d be better off with a pad.
I always say that there should be a find that loo app on strava routes. I can point out all bathrooms on all my bike routes as I would rather pee more than be dehydrated. These are usually trail head toilets, parks, or portaloos, not stores or gas stations. Have you got a route you have access to toilets on? I am talking 2.5 ++ hour rides though, if you are just talking short walks and normal management habits don’t help then sure, have a check up. Google pelvic floor stuff, don’t take any meds until you know what the source of the issue is. Know if you are able to contain a quantity of urine or if the urge is nerve driven.
If you have access to an appropriate specialist (urologist or urogynecologist with specific training and certification in female incontinence), surgery is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure with great outcomes. Many of my friends have done this and kick themselves for not having done it sooner!
surgery is a minimally invasive <<<<<<<<<
WHich surgery? For what, specifically?
There are a variety of minor surgeries that can treat different types of incontinence (mostly variations of vaginal slings), when pelvic floor exercises and meds don’t work.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence/in-depth/urinary-incontinence-surgery/art-20046858
My point is, you don’t have to live with incontinence issues–there are ways to fix it. Definitely talk to your doctor.
Pretends??
I’ve had to run home on one or two occasions and go in the secluded area of my yard! Couldn’t take the time to unlock door and get to bathroom. Haha. I now mostly exercise at home where the bathroom is near. Ironically I now rarely have to stop exercising for the bathroom. Maybe it’s the fresh air.
Can you “go” before you exercise and try not to drink much until you’re on your way home?
Lol…my hubby swears that I always have to go to the bathroom when we’re looking at new homes. He says it’s my urge to mark my territory. 
I agree that seeing the right specialist can make all the difference. If there is nothing physically wrong and no surgery is needed, I agree there is a nasal spray or pull DDAVP that can be used to help prevent “accidents” without having you get dehydrated or withholding fluids. One of my relatives who was a teen bedwetter used it with great results, so she could enjoy slumber parties without fear. I’m sure the specialists are familiar with it. It’s by Rx only. It’s good for bed wetting but perhaps there are other products out there for what you need.
I guess I’m lucky that one of my lung meds has urinary retention as a side effect, as well as dry eyes (unpleasant and requiring eye drops).
There are quite a range of incontinence products as well, tho I have no personal knowledge of the various ones.
Here’s a Mayo Clinic article about some of the potential treatments, depending on the problem.
I had the surgery (pelvic sling) five years ago and wish I had done it five years earlier. I was wearing pads (Poise) and feeling like I smelled nasty all the time. I didn’t want to take any more pills than I already was and I didn’t like the side effects anyway. It was worst during my period but I went through menopause 4 years ago. I used to carry spare pads and panties and leave extra undies in my desk at work.
I had the surgery on a Friday and went back to work the following Tuesday. I wasn’t allowed to lift for a couple of weeks and my doctor wanted me to take the bus rather than walk the few blocks to the office and back. I did that for the first day but hated paying the double fare, so I walked after that.
I feel like I made the best choice for me. I was concerned about the long term effects of the incontinence meds.
You should ensure that you don’t have a bladder infection.
Wouldn’t life be easier if you were a man? The world is your bathroom… 
I saw a bumper sticker once that said “Real men need no toilet. Everywhere we go is our toilet.” - Eeek!!!
Well, they do sell portable female urinals, for those so inclined while searching for a more durable solution.
The SheWee or the GoGirl.