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Stress incontinence

From DrKoop's partner site on incontinence, IncontinenceNetwork.com
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Anterior vaginal wall repair
Anterior vaginal wall repair
Female urinary tract
Female urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence
Stress incontinence
Alternative Names

Incontinence - stress


Prevention

Performing Kegel exercises (tightening muscles of the pelvic floor as if trying to stop urine stream) may help prevent the development of symptoms. Performing Kegel exercises during and after pregnancy can decrease the risk of developing stress urinary incontinence after childbirth.


Review Date: 05/15/2006
Reviewed By: Melanie N. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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