If you suffer from incontinence, you have plenty of company. One-third of Americans over the age of 60 have experienced the condition. Every year 50,000 men in the United States develop some degree of incontinence after prostate surgery. And nearly one in four women between the ages of 30 and 60 has had at least one bout of urinary incontinence. Since incontinence is embarrassing, however, you may feel uncomfortable seeing a doctor about it.
Some people suffer in silence, cutting out activities they love for fear of an accident.
They may feel a loss of self-esteem or become isolated and depressed. And it should be treated as a medical problem like any other. Yes, there are three main types. If you've noticed that you're leaking a little urine or have to go too frequently, these descriptions may help you identify the kind of incontinence you have. Stress incontinence is the most common form affecting women.