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There are 4 types of urinary incontinence that are most common in women:
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Stress urinary incontinence (SUI): The involuntary release or leakage of urine during sudden movements like coughing, sneezing, laughing, and exercising.
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Urge Incontinence: The sudden, intense urge to urinate, followed by bladder leakage. You may feel like you never get to the bathroom fast enough, or you may wake up several times a night with a strong urge to urinate.
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Mixed Incontinence: Occurs when women have symptoms of both stress and urge incontinence.
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Overflow Incontinence: The bladder doesn’t completely empty due to dysfunctional nerves or a blockage in the urethra that prevents urine flow.
One of the most common types of incontinence, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), affects women of all ages. In fact,1 in 3 women suffer from stress urinary incontinence, and many of them recall it began after childbirth. Learn more about stress urinary incontinence.
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