Although surgery and medications are options available for treating urinary incontinence, depending on the severity of your problem, you also may choose to make certain lifestyle changes. In addition to medical treatment you receive for incontinence, your doctor may recommend self-help steps that can aid in overcoming poor bladder control. Meet your daily vitamin D requirement. Research suggests that vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence, in women.