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Pill-free ways to fight urinary incontinence
New guidelines recommend solutions that don't require medication.
 Illustration: Scott Leighton To perform a Kegel, squeeze the muscles you would use to start and stop urination or hold in a bowel movement. Hold the contraction for five seconds, then release. Try to do three sets of 10 Kegel exercises a day. |
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