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Female Incontinence

Urinary incontinence means that your urine leaks out at times when you are not using the bathroom. This is a common problem for women of all ages. Although urinary incontinence isn’t life threatening, it can affect your quality of life.

Some things make it more likely that you will have urinary incontinence. These things are called risk factors. You can control some of your risk factors. But others are beyond your control. Learn about the risks you may have by taking this assessment.

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This assessment is not intended to replace the evaluation of a health care professional.

Online Medical Reviewer: Finke, Amy, RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Greenstein, Marc, DO
Online Medical Reviewer: Turley, Raymond Kent BSN MSN RN
Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2023
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