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 … ...

Urinary incontinence or bladder leakage occurs when urine (pee) comes out of your bladder when you do not want it to (involuntarily). It is more common in women for the following reasons: ...

Overflow incontinence is when a person is unable to empty their bladder fully during urination. The bladder then fills up more quickly, leading to an overflow. This can result in unexpected leakage.

If you've ever laughed or sneezed only to realized that oops! you had a bladder leak, you know that urinary incontinence is ...

Sneezing, laughing, exercising, traveling — to some, these acts are nothing to think twice about. But for those suffering from a leaky bladder, they can be the very thing interfering with daily living ...

Urinary incontinence, or a loss of bladder control, affects up to one-third of women in the U.S. And women are twice as likely to experience urinary incontinence as men — partly because pregnancy, ...

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.

If you pee a lot or can’t control when you pee, you may have urinary incontinence. And if you’re like most women, you may assume that urinary problems are a normal part of life—especially as you get ...

Bladder leaks from physical stress, limitations, and health conditions are common for men and women. Treatments range from training your bladder to addressing underlying conditions. Underlying causes ...