The following is a list of the main headings within this document. Clicking on a topic will drop you to the section that discusses this topic. Urinary incontinence means that you leak urine. Although this problem is more common in older women, many women in their forties or even younger may have some degree of urinary incontinence. Urge Incontinence Urge incontinence refers to an uncontrollable urge to urinate that results in the involuntary loss of urine.
Many women have a combination of stress and urge incontinence.
There are many causes of urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is not a disease but a symptom of other conditions. It is important to have a health care provider evaluate your condition. Pregnancy and childbirth weaken the muscles and ligaments of your body and may cause incontinence. As you get older, the muscles and ligaments of your pelvis may also become weaker, causing incontinence.