Most women do not need to worry about preventing urinary incontinence. This problem can be treated once it begins.
If you are considering whether or not to have a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and if this surgery is not essential, you should know that urinary incontinence is more common in women who have had a hysterectomy.
Estrogen replacement will not reduce your likelihood of developing urinary incontinence, although doctors once thought that estrogen could help. It is used...
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Urinary incontinence can be defined as the involuntary loss of urine. The urinary bladder, which stores urine until the patient voluntary empties its... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Loss of bladder control; Uncontrollable urination; Urination - uncontrollable; Incontinence - urinaryHome CareSee your doctor for an initial... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesAdult diapers; Disposable urinary collection devicesInformationA wide variety of products are available for managing the leakage of... Read more »