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Who’s at risk?

Risk factor for urinary incontinence

The risk factors most commonly linked with urinary incontinence include:

• pregnancy (both pre- and post-natal women)
• younger women who have had children
• menopause
• obesity
• urinary tract infections
• constipation
• specific types of surgery such as prostatectomy (removal of all or part of the prostate) and hysterectomy (removal of all or part of the uterus and/or ovaries)
• reduced mobility preventing you from getting to or using the toilet
• neurological and musculoskeletal conditions such as multiple sclerosis and arthritis
• health conditions such as diabetes, stroke, heart conditions, respiratory conditions, and prostate problems, and
• some medications.

What Are the Causes of Urinary Incontinence?

There are several different types of urinary incontinence

• Stress incontinence is the most common type. It occurs when the pressure in the bladder becomes too great for the bladder outlet to withstand. This is usually caused bu weak pelvic floor muscle. Urine tends to leak most when you cough, laugh, sneeze or when you exercise (such as when you jump or run). In these situations there is a sudden extra pressure (stress) inside the tummy (abdomen) and on the bladder.
• Urge incontinence (unstable or overactive bladder) is the second most common cause. You have an urgent desire to pass urine. Sometimes…