Urinary Incontinence

The urinary sphincter muscle that provides urinary control is very close to the bottom of the prostate gland and any treatment for prostate cancer can lead to damage or injury of this structure. The consequence of this damage is urinary incontinence... Full Answer

Urinary incontinence (the involuntary leakage of urine) is a common and embarrassing side effect of prostate disease and its treatment. For men who have had a prostatectomy (surgery for prostate cancer), urine leakage is a frequent side effect but often... Full Answer

Urinary incontinence after prostate cancer treatment is less common than erectile dysfunction (ED). The Journal of the National Cancer Institute study found that two years after radical prostatectomy, 28% of the men were using pads to absorb leakage. Men... Full Answer

Caffeine in general is a diuretic as well as a bladder irritant for some people. Drinking or eating too many caffeine-containing products, including coffee and tea, carbonated soft drinks, sparkling water, and, alas, dark or milk chocolate can also... Full Answer

Obesity is definitely a risk factor for urinary incontinence because the additional pressure on the bladder by excess pounds can cause nerve and muscle damage. In one study, the prevalence of at least one weekly episode of stress incontinence increased... Full Answer

People with cancer in the general region of the bladder may end up with inflammation in the bladder, which can cause frequency and pain when they urinate. This is different from incontinence, which is the inability to prevent urine leakage. Full Answer

The loss of urine during sexual intercourse is not normal. It could represent a symptom of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). If the pelvic floor muscles have become weak (for example due to childbirths, aging), then the intra-abdominal pressure... Full Answer

According to the National Association for Continence, to successfully manage your incontinence during sex, you should do the following: • Make sure that you empty your bladder and bowel prior to sex. • Use a warm lubricating gel, such as KY or... Full Answer

There are a number of facts you should know about stress incontinence: • Forty to fifty percent of women with incontinence problems suffer from   stress incontinence. • Stress incontinence is caused by weakness of the pelvic muscles, the... Full Answer

Caffeine in general is a diuretic as well as a bladder irritant for some people. Drinking or eating too many caffeine-containing products, including coffee and tea, carbonated soft drinks, sparkling water, and, alas, dark or milk chocolate can also... Full Answer