Weill Cornell Medicine Urology
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Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence

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Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine, whether it's a large amount or just a few drops.

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Urinary incontinence (UI) is any involuntary leakage of urine, whether it's a large amount or just a few drops. 

Tens of millions of men and women in the United States experience urinary incontinence at some point in their lives. There are several possible causes of UI, explored below.

The four most common types of urinary incontinence are:

  1. Stress urinary incontinence: leakage with physical activity (for example – with coughing, laughing, sneezing)
  2. Urge urinary incontinence: leakage preceded by a sudden urge to urinate
  3. Mixed urinary incontinence: a mix of both stress and urge incontinence
  4. Overflow urinary incontinence: involves leakage due to a bladder that is too full

Urinary incontinence is common, but it can be managed and even reversed, in some cases. The expert urologic team at Weill Cornell offers personalized care and will work closely with you to determine your best treatment option.

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Urinary Incontinence - Risks & Causes

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While the likelihood of experiencing urinary incontinence increases with age, it is not considered normal by any means, and can interfere with work, socializing, exercise, and sexual function.

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Urinary Incontinence - Symptoms & Evaluation

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Patients with stress urinary incontinence experience leakage of a small to moderate amount of urine with activity.

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Urinary Incontinence - Treatment Options

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Both non-surgical and surgical treatment options are available for urinary incontinence, depending on which form of incontinence the patient is diagnosed with.

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Physicians & Faculty

Larissa Rodriguez

M.D.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health

Unwanaobong Nseyo

M.D., M.P.H.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health

Jennifer Jue

PA-C

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health
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