Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. There are several types of urinary incontinence including stress incontinence, where urine leaks during activities that strain the abdomen; urge incontinence, resulting from an overactive bladder that contracts unexpectedly; overflow incontinence, which occurs when the bladder weakens or a blocked urethra prevents normal emptying; retention problems that occur when urine cannot be released from the bladder; and problems with urgency and frequency, when there’s an uncontrollable urge to urinate resulting in emptying the bladder more often than normal.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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BMC's Department of Gynecology is a nationally recognized leader in women's health, offering comprehensive care across a range of specialties from general gynecological care to mi…
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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers full-spectrum reproductive healthcare, including specialized programs. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, a…
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BMC’s Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery team offers specialized care for individuals experiencing pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary in…
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Our expert team of subspecialty trained urologists provides comprehensive state-of-the-art care with all of the latest medical and surgical technology and techniques.
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The Center for Sexual Medicine, which is one of the oldest multidisciplinary sexual medicine clinics in the world, diagnoses and treats men with sexual health concerns.