This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In women, it can present at any age, but it’s most common after pregnancy, ...

Light bladder leakage, also known as urinary incontinence, is a common condition most women don’t realize they have. In fact, it affects 35 million women in America, according to the National ...

Stress urinary incontinence – bladder leaks that occur when people cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise – affects 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives. And though it is less common among men, it can ...

The prevailing understanding among doctors is that stress incontinence — or the involuntary leakage of urine that plagues 1 in 3 women and occurs when there is increased pressure or stress on the ...

Urinary incontinence — or involuntary bladder leakage — is a distressing problem that can have a significant impact on the life on the many women it affects in America. According to the National ...

I've started leaking urine when I laugh or run, and I just can't hold it as long as I used to. What can I do to reverse this trend? — Janine G., Chicago Over 25 million American adults contend with ...

Urinary incontinence is a condition that presents in many forms and is a consequence of many etiologic events. Image Credit: ANN PATCHANAN / Shutterstock.com In general, medical conditions such as ...

If you have an overactive bladder (OAB), it’s important to see a doctor to make sure that your condition is accurately diagnosed. Once your doctor confirms that your episodes of urgency — and possibly ...

After living with stress incontinence-a common type of urinary incontinence-for years, Allison Watkins, 44, was at her wit's end. To help put a stop to the embarrassing urine leakage she'd dealt with ...

Some women suffering from stress incontinence who don't want to have surgery or see a physician for a vaginally inserted device they can use at home may get symptom relief from Impressa, an option on ...

A link exists between the two, but more research is needed to figure out why and how to treat urinary incontinence related to COVID-19. COVID-19 tends to affect the respiratory system. But research ...