Reducing Your Risk of Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is often a symptom of another condition. It cannot always be prevented. Women can decrease their chances of developing stress incontinence by doing Kegel exercises. This is especially helpful in women who have given birth, since childbirth weakens tissues around the bladder.

References:

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 14th ed. McGraw-Hill; 1998.

The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. 17th ed. Merck & Co.; 1999.

Last reviewed June 2007 by Miguel Antelo, MD

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