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, ...

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 ...

If running makes you feel self-conscious due to urinary leakage, you are not alone. In fact, 47 percent of women who exercise regularly struggle with urinary incontinence. Stress Urinary Incontinence ...

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 ...

Urinary incontinence is the leakage of urine due to loss of bladder control. The condition is common, impacting up to 50 percent of women. While urinary incontinence occurs more often in older women, ...

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 ...

Urine leakage in women is often brushed off as normal after childbirth or 30, but doctors warn it's a medical condition. Ignoring it can affect confidence, work and health, early diagnosis and ...

Kegels are underused to treat and prevent urinary incontinence, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This woman-controlled, non-invasive muscle exercise should be taught and the use ...

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 ...

Have you noticed that as the temperature begins to drop, your visits to the bathroom are more frequent, or it becomes more difficult to control urine? If the answer is yes, it can be due to Urinary ...

You might find it difficult to bring up urinary incontinence with your doctor, but it's very common. Incontinence can begin after childbirth, in older adulthood, or with certain health conditions.