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Types of urinary incontinence

What are the types of urinary incontinence?1

1

Stress incontinence

Accidental release of urine when pressure is applied to the bladder, such as when you exercise, bend, sneeze, cough or lift something heavy.

2

Overactive bladder (urgency incontinence)

The sudden urge to urinate that is hard to control, which can lead to urinary leakage.

3

Mixed incontinence

The combination of having both stress urinary incontinence and urgency incontinence.

4

Overflow incontinence

Frequent small urinations and dribbling because the bladder is full and not able to empty.

The most common cause of stress urinary incontinence is
prostate cancer treatments

Prostate cancer treatments including prostate removal and radiation can cause stress urinary incontinence (SUI).2
In fact, after a prostatectomy, 36% of patients experience moderate to severe SUI.3

Learn more about prostate cancer treatments and SUI

Understand your treatment options

Whether your journey with incontinence is just beginning or you have been using multiple pads daily for years, it’s important to learn about all available treatment options, including male slings.

Stress urinary incontinence treatment options

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If you’re facing stress urinary incontinence, Tony is available to speak with you about his experience with SUI following prostate cancer treatments. He’s faced similar challenges to yours – and he’s ready to share his experience with you.

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Explore our physician directory to find a local qualified urologist who specializes in urinary incontinence. They can explain your treatment options, answer questions, and help you take the next step toward regaining control.

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References

1 Urinary Incontinence. Urology Care Foundation. https://www.urologyhealth.org/urology-a-z/u/urinary-incontinence. Accessed December 2023.

2 Sandhu JS, Breyer B, Comiter C, Eastham JA, Gomez C, Kirages DJ, Kittle C, Lucioni A, Nitti VW, Stoffel JT, Westney OL, Murad MH, McCammon K. Incontinence after Prostate Treatment: AUA/SUFU Guideline. J Urol. 2019 Aug;202(2):369-378.

3 Tsikis ST, Nottingham CU, Faris SF. The Relationship Between Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction After Robotic Prostatectomy: Are They Mutually Exclusive? J Sex Med. 2017 Oct;14(10):1241-1247.

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