Diseases & Conditions
Pill-free ways to fight urinary incontinence
Illustration: Scott Leighton
Types of incontinence
Problems with bladder control are called urinary incontinence, and they fall into a few categories. The leakage with laughing and other pressure on the bladder is known as stress incontinence. For women, it's often a byproduct of childbirth, which can stretch or damage the pelvic floor muscles and nerves.
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