And, the final procedure involves placing a sling apparatus, similar to those used in women, to tighten or increase the angle around the male urinary sphincter. Kegel exercises are exercises used to tighten the urinary sphincter muscles. The way one performs this exercise is essentially to tighten up their buttocks as if they are trying to prevent the passage of gas. Do this 20 times in succession and you're doing Kegel exercises. They are often used as a first step for patients with urinary incontinence.
Incontinence absolutely can be temporary.
Sometimes, when people undergo surgical procedures around the bladder or the prostate, they may experience temporary incontinence. Infection can lead to temporary incontinence. Those are really the big two. It can't hurt, may help. If it's the latter, that is a concerning symptom and needs to be worked up by a urologist.