Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine.
Urinary stress incontinence happens when the bladder can't handle the increased compression during exercise, coughing, or sneezing. This form of incontinence usually occurs in women over 60 and in men who have had prostate surgery. The ureters may be injured during procedure near the uterine artery. They might be mistakingly clamped or ligated during a hysterectomy. The excellent editorial assistance of Dr. Pat Tank, UAMS is gratefully acknowledged.