They may be a result of damage to the central nervous system from stroke or diseases such as multiple sclerosis, or may be caused by urinary infections or bladder tumors. A variant of this disorder is reflex incontinence , in which unintended urination occurs without feelings of urgency. Overflow incontinence happens when the bladder cannot empty normally and becomes overdistended. This condition usually involves frequent, sometimes nearly constant, urine loss. Causes include neurologic abnormalities such as spinal cord injury and conditions that block outflow such as an enlarged or cancerous prostate or a stricture of the urethra.
Treatment depends on the cause of the problem.
Estrogen replacement therapy is another possibility. Surgery and behavioral techniques such as pelvic muscle exercises, biofeedback, and bladder training may also be employed. Drink cranberry juice or take supplements of vitamin C daily to keep urine acidic. Do not resist the urge to urinate. Wipe from front to back and wash the genital area thoroughly with soap and water after defecating to prevent bacteria from the anal area from entering the vagina Cleanse the genital area before having sex, and empty the bladder immediately afterward.