Urinary incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine, is an important health concern.
Incontinence affects many adults, but much more is known about incontinence in women than in men.
The authors wanted to find out how often urinary incontinence happens in men. Male patients in the waiting rooms of the clinics who agreed to participate completed a private, written survey about bladder function. The survey asked about amount and frequency of urinary incontinence and its impact on quality of life. It also asked about general health information, previous surgery involving the urinary system, and medications that might affect urination. Finally, it asked whether these men had discussed this problem with their health care providers.