Stress incontinence

Leakage of urine when stress is placed on the perineum.


A condition in women in which the muscles in the floor of the pelvis become incapable of retaining urine when the intra-abdominal pressure is raised by coughing or laughing.


Stress incontinence is an involuntary leakage of urine when laughing, coughing, sneezing, or exercising. It is a common problem, particularly in women over 30 who have given birth.


Stress incontinence refers to the involuntary leakage of urine during movements that exert pressure on the abdominal muscles, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or engaging in physical exercise. This condition represents one of the four types of urinary incontinence.


 


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