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Continence Management

Loss of bladder control – the physical background

There are a number of reasons why men and women of all ages suffer with bladder control problems. To understand the different causes, it’s important to understand how the bladder works.

Urinary incontinence – also known as “leaking urine” or “bladder leakage” – describes the accidental and involuntary leakage of urine. It can happen to men and women of any age although different risks occur for males and females at different ages.