Stress Incontinence 101

Of all the different types of incontinence, stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the most common, and thankfully one of the most treatable. Read on to learn more about some of the common misconceptions about this condition.

Jasmine Schmidt

Which of the following is true of stress incontinence?

It is a normal part of getting older.
It happens to all women after they've had children.
SUI is common in women after menopause.
SUI does not affect men.

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(0 out of 1) Incorrect! Incorrect. There are many myths about stress incontinence, and about incontinence in general. Incontinence is never a normal part of aging, and it doesn't happen to every woman after childbirth. Men can and do experience stress incontinence, particularly after treatment for prostate problems. The one true answer here is that women commonly, though not always, experience stress incontinence following menopause due to changes in hormones and decreased elasticity in the pelvic floor. Continue Quiz >

(1 out of 1) Correct! Correct. There are many myths about stress incontinence, and about incontinence in general. Incontinence is never a normal part of aging, and it doesn't happen to every woman after childbirth. Men can and do experience stress incontinence, particularly after treatment for prostate problems. The one true answer here is that women commonly, though not always, experience stress incontinence following menopause due to changes in hormones and decreased elasticity in the pelvic floor. Continue Quiz >