Symptoms Risk Factors


of Incontinence


These conditions, events and behaviors can increase your risk of stress incontinence or trigger symptoms:


obesity aging


smoking a job where you do heavy lifting


certain medicines—including some high blood pressure drugs, diuretics (called water pills), muscle relaxers, and sedatives


prostate surgery (in men)


pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and hysterectomy (in women)


No. 1 Cause in Men


The most common cause of incontinence in men is prostate surgery. Up to 90 percent of men have leaks for a few weeks after prostate surgery. But if your symptoms don’t get better on their own, see your doctor.


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