An involuntary loss of urine that accompanies any action that suddenly increases pressure in the abdomen. It is the most common type of incontinence in older women. Frequent Signs and Symptoms Unintentional loss of urine with lifting, sneezing, singing, coughing, laughing, crying or straining to have a bowel movement. These changes occur during- pregnancy and after childbirth, particularly repeated childbirth.
Obesity is also a factor.
They may also occur as a natural consequence of aging. Risk Increases With Repeated vaginal childbirth. Vaginal birth of large children. Adults over 60. Chronic lung disease with a cough.