Being unable to have a bowel movement or taking certain medicines also may make it hard to control your bladder. Sometimes incontinence lasts longer. This happens with women who have had children. Sometimes the weakened muscles cause urine to leak out when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or do a certain activity. There are many good ways to treat incontinence.
Women are more likely to leak urine than men.
Incontinence, or urinary leakage, is not normal at any age. Older people are more likely to have it, though. There are many ways to treat incontinence, from exercises to surgery. Ask your doctor what is best for you. Bladder or habit training.