Approximately 17 million women in the U.S. encounter urinary incontinence in their lifetime, often affecting women between the ages of 18 and 60. Common symptoms include:
- an inability to prevent leaking urine when exercising or other involuntary actions such as coughing or sneezing
- an overwhelming urge to urinate that often causes them to urinate before getting to a bathroom.
A variety of treatment options are available for urinary incontinence depending on each specific condition. Some treatment options include:
- Catheter
- Medications
- Behavior Therapies
- Pelvic Muscle Exercises